Hello, welcome and welcome again to Paulina Cuisine! Because of these latitudes, the weather gets coolerly more fresh, and makes us want to turn on the oven and eat something rich. That is why today we bring you a perfect recipe for that sweet craving that usually grabs us in the afternoon: orange cake .
An ideal alternative to send your children in the Taper of the school, without rare ingredients, without preservatives with very long names, only cake with a little zest and orange juice to give flavor. A rich and spongy orange cake . A simple recipe, the oven on, some mates and that wire whistle that you like to use so much. Cook!
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About the orange cake
The orange sponge cake , also known as orange cake , is a pastry classic that everyone likes. It is an easy and tasty recipe , ideal to eat in an afternoon with a friend, take to someone's house who invited us at tea time, or to enjoy watching a movie with a rich coffee with milk.
The orange sponge cake is a perfect option to enjoy for breakfast and in the snack, or when we want, and its fresh and citrus flavor makes it ideal for any time of the year. It looks very good with an orange glaze, icing sugar (impalpable) , sugary orange shells, or simply as it comes out of the oven.
Why do I recommend doing this spongy orange cake
The orange sponge cake is difficult for it to go wrong , because it is basically a cake, or cake, which is done with eggs, lemon zest flour and oil. It is not necessary to beat too much, or to let him, nor are there mysterious procedures.
It is important to take into account some tips to get spongy , and do not burn.
6 tips so that the orange cake comes out perfect and spongy
- It is important to sift the flour and baking powder to avoid lumps and obtain a softer texture.
- Eggs is better at room temperature .
- Do not overbath the mixture , since this can cause the cake to be hard.
- Preheat the oven at the right temperature, 180º, before putting the cake to bake.
- Do not open the oven early . Never before 30/35 minutes
- Let the cake cool completely before unmolding and decorating it.
Does the orange cake recipe be juice?
Yes, you can do the orange cake with orange juice instead of zest. You can even to obtain a more intense flavor. But it is important that, in doing so with juice, it has to be fresh and without pulp, to avoid affecting the texture of the cake and that it is with a bitter taste.
Variants to the orange cake recipe
The orange sponge cake is rich with nothing, but there are also many ingredients that can look very good to give different textures and play with flavors . It can also be done with different types of flour , with or without sugar, depending on the taste or restrictions of those who will eat it. The possibilities are endless.
- Orange and almond cake : 100 g of ground almonds are added to the mixture. In addition, you can add some entire almonds on top of baking to give it a crispy and colorful touch.
- Orange sponge and chocolate sparks : orange and chocolate get along very well. For this variant add 100 g of chocolate chips previously passed by flour, to the mixture before baking.
- Orange and yogurt cake : 50 g of flour are replaced for 50 g of natural yogurt. In addition, 2 tablespoons of yogurt are added to the cake mixture. The result will be a more humid and spongy sponge cake.
- Orange and lemon cake : these two citrus combine very well. For this variant, add 1 lemon zest. The lemon will give an acid and refreshing touch.
- Orange and ginger sponge cake : if they like a cake with spicy and very scented touches, this option is very good. Add 2 teaspoons of grated ginger to the mixture. It also combines well with a pinch of cinnamon, to enhance the taste.
- Gluten orange sponge cake : For this variant, wheat flour is replaced by gluten -free flour. It can be rice flour, cornmeal or almond flour. It is important that baking powder is also glutenless in this case.
- Orange cake with whole wheat flour: In this case you can replace everything or part of white flour. The result is a cake that will also contribute fiber and, therefore, more digestible. It is important to check if it is necessary to add more liquid to the mixture, because integral flour needs more hydration.
- Orangeless sugar cake: For this variant you simply have to replace sugar with a sweetener suitable for cooking, it can be stevia or erythritol.
How long should the orange cake cook?
The cooking time can vary according to the oven and the size of the mold. However, in general, it is recommended to bake for about 35-45 minutes at a temperature of 180 degrees. It is important to check that the cake is completely cooked before removing it from the oven, inserting a stick in the center and checking that it comes out clean.
Spongy orange cake recipe
- Yield: 8 portions
- Preparation time : 15 minutes
- Cooking time : 35-45 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 200 g of sugar
- 250 g of flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 100 ml of sunflower oil
- 120 ml of orange juice
- 1 orange zest
- Butter to enmantecar el mold
How to do orange cake step by step
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you get a foamy mixture.
- Add the oil, orange juice and orange zest and mix well until you integrate.
- Add the sifted flour and powdered yeast and mix gently until it is homogeneous.
- Enmantecar and flour a biscuit mold (22 cm approx.) And pour the mixture.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the cake is brown and firm to the touch. Let cool completely before unmolding and serving.
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