Moist & Zesty Orange Cake Recipe (No Butter)
This Moist Orange Cake is light, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor. Made with fresh orange juice, vanilla yogurt, and a hint of vanilla, it's easy to mix and bake in just 40 minutes. Perfect for a sweet treat with a cup of tea! 🍊✨
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 vegetable oil
- 1 pinch of salt
- 3 all purpose flour
- 0.7 oz baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Slowly mix in the fresh orange juice, vanilla extract, vanilla yogurt, and vegetable oil. Stir until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently to avoid overmixing. Mix until just combined and smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with an orange glaze for extra flavor