Difficulty
Easy
Calories per 100g
Approximately 300
Servings
8 people
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Cooking Time
45 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 15 minutes
This cake is exceptionally soft due to the juice added after baking. Looking for a rich, flavorful dessert? This orange sponge cake is the perfect recipe to delight your taste buds. It’s easy to make and only requires simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry. The fluffy texture achieved by folding in beaten egg whites pairs wonderfully with the tangy notes of the orange.
Ingredients
For 8 servings:
– Oranges: 4 units
– Butter: 200 grams
– Sugar: 200 grams
– Egg yolks: 4 units
– Egg whites: 4 units
– Flour: 200 grams
– Baking powder: 1 packet
– Powdered sugar: 100 grams
Instructions
1. **Preheating the Oven**
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. **Cake Batter Preparation**
Melt the butter. Mix the melted butter with sugar, then add the egg yolks one at a time.
3. **Adding Flour and Citrus**
Mix in the flour and baking powder, then add the juice and zest from 2 oranges.
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
4. **Folding in Egg Whites**
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter.
5. **Baking the Soft Orange Cake**
Pour the mixture into a greased baking mold.
Bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
6. **Final Touches**
Meanwhile, heat the juice of the remaining 2 oranges with the powdered sugar until fully dissolved. While the cake is still hot, brush this glaze over the top using a pastry brush.
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