Julie's Orange Cake Recipe

This irresistible orange cake, a family favorite for years, is bursting with zesty citrus flavor and topped with a luscious sticky sauce. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion when you crave a moist, delicious dessert. Friends always request this recipe – you will too!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 717.7 kcal
Protein 19g
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Ingredients for Julie's Orange Cake

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How to Make Julie's Orange Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 20cm (8-inch) ring tin.
  2. Cream together 200g softened butter and 200g caster sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the zest of 2 large oranges and mix well.
  4. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 200g plain yogurt and 100ml freshly squeezed orange juice.
  6. Gently fold the yogurt mixture into the batter until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared ring tin and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. **Prepare the Sticky Sauce:** In a saucepan, combine 100g caster sugar, 100ml freshly squeezed orange juice, and 50g butter.
  11. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
  12. Pour the hot sticky sauce over the cooled cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.
  13. Serve and enjoy this incredibly moist and flavorful cake!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

289g

Fat

86g

Carbs

35g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Julie's Orange Cake?

Julie's Orange Cake takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Julie's Orange Cake?

Julie's Orange Cake has approximately 717.7 calories per serving, with about 19 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates and 45 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Julie's Orange Cake?

The key ingredients for Julie's Orange Cake are Butter, Caster Sugar, Orange Rind, Eggs, Plain Yogurt, Orange Juice. See the full list with measurements above.

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