Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the BEST Orange Drizzle Traybake Cake, an easy-to-make dessert that’s perfect for any gathering. This light and fluffy cake is infused with fresh orange zest and juice, delivering a refreshing citrus burst in every bite. Topped with a sweet glaze, it’s not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, thanks to its vibrant color. Ideal for afternoon teas, birthday celebrations, or simply as a delightful snack at home, this versatile cake will impress both seasoned bakers and novices alike. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be able to whip up this zesty confection effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g Softened butter
- 250 g Caster sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 Medium eggs
- 250 g Self-raising flour
- 3 Tablespoons Milk
- Zest of 1 orange
- 200 g Icing sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh orange juice
- 1–2 Tablespoons Orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C for fan ovens) and line an 8×10-inch baking tin.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in vanilla extract and gradually add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in self-raising flour followed by milk until smooth; stir in orange zest.
- Pour batter into the prepared tin and bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For icing, mix icing sugar with orange juice and zest then drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 268
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 66mg