Orange Cake with Orange Glaze (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
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125g butter, softened
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½ cup sugar
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2 eggs
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½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
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2 teaspoons orange zest
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1½ cups self raising flour
→ Orange Glaze
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40g butter
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1 cup icing sugar
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
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1 teaspoon orange zest
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a small loaf tin with baking paper.
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Beat the softened butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and creamy.
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Beat in the eggs until well combined, scraping down the bowl as needed. Mix in the orange juice and zest.
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Add self raising flour and beat on low until just combined, then increase speed to high and beat for 2 more minutes.
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Pour batter into the prepared tin, smooth the top, and bake for about 40 minutes until cooked through. Let it cool completely.
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In a small saucepan, combine butter, icing sugar, orange juice, and zest. Heat gently while stirring until butter melts and glaze is smooth. Let it cool slightly before spreading over the cake.
# Notes:
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Make sure cake is completely cool before adding glaze
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Use fresh oranges for the best flavor