Description
Indulge in the light and airy goodness of the BEST Orange Drizzle Traybake Cake! This delightful dessert harmonizes the vibrant zest of fresh oranges with a sweet glaze, making it an ideal treat for any gathering. Perfect for family celebrations or a cozy afternoon snack, this cake boasts a moist texture that will leave everyone reaching for seconds. With its straightforward preparation and common ingredients, bakers of all skill levels can easily whip up this refreshing citrus delight.
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 freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1–2 tablespoons orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180℃ (160℃ for fan ovens) and line an 8×10-inch baking tin with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together softened butter and caster sugar until fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add eggs one by one, alternating with self-raising flour and milk until smooth. Fold in orange zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 85g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 88mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 73mg