Orange Spice Cake Recipe

Elevate your taste buds with this irresistible Orange Spice Cake! A vibrant upgrade to a classic recipe, this cake bursts with intense orange flavor thanks to fresh zest, juice, and a touch of extract. Warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves mingle beautifully with the sweetness of molasses, creating a moist and flavorful cake perfect for any occasion. Top it with a spoonful of marmalade for extra zing and garnish with whipped cream and orange slices for a stunning presentation.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 299.7 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Orange Spice Cake

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How to Make Orange Spice Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ground cloves.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together ¾ cup fresh orange juice, ½ cup molasses or sorghum, 2 tablespoons orange zest, 1 teaspoon orange extract, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 1 large egg.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 16-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once cooled, spoon a generous amount of your favorite orange marmalade over the top of the cake.
  8. Serve garnished with whipped cream and fresh orange slices.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

119g

Fat

6g

Carbs

17g

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