Orange Walnut Bar Cake Recipe

Indulge in this vibrant Orange Walnut Bar Cake, a deliciously fresh and light cake bursting with zesty orange flavor and crunchy walnuts. Topped with a dreamy orange butter frosting, it's the perfect treat for morning tea, afternoon coffee, or any special occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers a moist, flavorful cake that will impress your friends and family!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 543.1 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for Orange Walnut Bar Cake

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How to Make Orange Walnut Bar Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in the walnuts and orange juice.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  10. For the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest, beating until light and fluffy.
  11. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
  12. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

210g

Fat

69g

Carbs

24g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Orange Walnut Bar Cake?

Orange Walnut Bar Cake takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Orange Walnut Bar Cake?

Orange Walnut Bar Cake has approximately 543.1 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates and 41 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Orange Walnut Bar Cake?

The key ingredients for Orange Walnut Bar Cake are Unsalted Butter, Caster Sugar, Orange, Rind Of, Lemon, Rind Of, Eggs, Self Raising Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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