Moist Orange Cake

Ah, a moist orange cake—classic, fragrant, and soft! 🍊 Here’s a simple, foolproof recipe that gives a tender, citrusy cake without being too complicated.

🍰 Moist Orange Cake Recipe

Ingredients (8 servings):

• 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup (200g) sugar

• 2 large eggs

• Zest of 2 oranges

• ¾ cup (180ml) fresh orange juice

• ½ cup (120ml) plain yogurt or sour cream

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice

🥄 Instructions

1. Prep oven & pan

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

   • Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan

2. Mix dry ingredients

   • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

3. Cream butter & sugar

   • In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy

   • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each

   • Stir in orange zest and vanilla

4. Combine wet & dry

   • Alternate adding flour mixture and orange juice + yogurt, starting and ending with flour

   • Mix until just combined—do not overmix

5. Bake

   • Pour batter into pan and smooth the top

   • Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

6. Cool & glaze

   • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack

   • For glaze: mix powdered sugar with orange juice and drizzle over the cooled cake

✅ Tips for Extra Moisture

• Use fresh orange juice, not bottled—adds natural sweetness and flavor

• Yogurt or sour cream keeps the crumb tender

• Don’t overbake; the center should be just set

If you want, I can also give you a version with whole oranges (pureed) for even more citrus flavor and extra moistness—it’s my personal favorite twist on this classic!