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Best Orange Cake Ever

Published: Nov 7, 2022 by Muna · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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A moist and mouth-watering orange cake that will make you reach for the second slice in seconds! I have had many orange cakes before, but this orange cake recipe stands out, and it’s for a good reason. The orange flavor is perfect, and the cake batter comes together quickly!

Orange cake feature image 2022.
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  • 🥘 INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED
  • 🔪 HOW TO MAKE
  • 💭 COOKING TIPS
  • 📖 DELICIOUS VARIATIONS
  • 💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • 🍲 MORE CAKE RECIPES YOU'LL LOVE
  • 🌡️ STORING
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

There are a few things that you have to keep in mind when making this cake. Measure the ingredients properly and as per the recipe below. Adding more liquid or using large eggs instead of medium ones will change the cake's texture.

🥘 INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED

All-purpose flour: You can use cake flour for a finer crumb, but all-purpose flour works well in this recipe.

Butter and oil: I have used both fats to add flavor to the butter and help the cake to stay moist for a longer time by adding the oil.

Eggs: This is an important ingredient since it helps the cake to rise and adds a rich flavor.

Orange zest and juice: It is best to use fresh orange juice.

freshly baked orange cake.

🔪 HOW TO MAKE

This orange cake comes together in no time, and I'm sure that you have most of the ingredients, if not all of them, to make it, so here are the easy steps that you need to follow more details are in the recipe card below!

Step 1

Sift all the dry ingredients except the sugar, this makes the cake crumbs tender, and the batter will have fewer lumps.

Sifting flour with dry ingredients.

Step 2

In a different bowl, beat the oil, butter, and sugar, and then add the eggs, one at a time. Add the milk, orange juice, and zest, and mix well.

Beating the eggs with butter and oil.
Mixing all the wet ingredients together.

Step 3

Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well.

Mixing wet with dry ingredients to make the batter.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake on the middle shelf of the oven.

Pouring orange cake batter in baking pan.

Step 5

Your orange cake is ready!

Showing moist slice of orange cake.

💭 COOKING TIPS

  • Taste the orange juice before adding it to the batter. Sometimes the orange will look good, but it will taste unpleasant.
  • Preheat the oven for 20 to 30 minutes before baking the cake.
  • Instead of 3 medium eggs, you can go for three large ones.
  • Keep the ingredients at room temperature the cake will bake faster and evenly.
  • Do not overmix the batter; the cake will come out dense.
  • This cake tastes even better the next day, so it's better to leave it covered at room temperature and serve it the next day. However, it still tastes amazing the same day.
  • If you like the flavor and aroma of the orange to be stronger in the cake, rub the orange zest with the sugar for 2 minutes.
Cake loaf topped with candid orange.

📖 DELICIOUS VARIATIONS

This cake is out of this world as is, but if you'd like to add some variations, then here are some ideas:

Cranberry: Add cranberry to the batter and fold gently before pouring it into the baking pan.

Blueberries: You can add some fresh or frozen blueberries to the batter and fold gently to prevent the berries from bleeding.

Nuts: Add a crunch to this moist cake by adding some of your favorite toasted and chopped nuts to the batter.

Close up image of moist sponge showing tender crumbs.

💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What flour to use when making an orange cake?

I have used all-purpose flour and prefer it in most of my baking. If you want lighter cake, use cake flour or its substitute.

Can I use bottled orange juice instead of fresh juice?

I wouldn’t use bottled orange juice; I’m not sure what ingredients are added to it and how it will react to the other ingredients in the batter. I would say stick with fresh orange juice.

Can I make cupcakes from this batter?

Yes! This cake batter is perfect for cupcakes and is good to use as a layered cake with frosting. This orange sponge is moist and while frosting, you will have crumbs on the frosting, so make sure to make the first layer of frosting that’s thin, then refrigerate the cake for 10 minutes, then add a second layer of frosting on the cake.

Can I use oil only in this cake recipe?

Yes, but having butter and oil in the batter gives you the best of both worlds, a moist cake because of the oil and more flavor from the butter. This cake is much better than the other only oil orange cake recipes.

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  • Marble Cupcake Recipe
  • Pistachio Cake Made from Scratch

🌡️ STORING

Fridge: Store this orange cake as a whole or cut it into slices and place it in an airtight container for up to 5 days. to keep it fresh, it is best to wrap it with plastic before placing it in the container.

Freezer: You can freeze this cake by cutting it into slices and wrapping each slice with plastic wrap and then tin foil and freeze for up to 3 months! Let the slices or a slice thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

📖 Recipe

Orange cake feature image for 2022.

Best Orange Cake Ever

The best, moist, and delicious orange cake. This cake comes together quickly and stays moist for a long time!
4.41 from 105 votes
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Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Keyword: orange cake
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 10 People
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Muna Kenny

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ¼ cup sugar I used fine sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup of orange juice
  • ¼ cup oil
  • ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
  • 3 medium size eggs
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Butter or line with parchment paper a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt set aside.
  • In a different bowl, add the melted butter, oil, sugar, and beat until well combined.
  • Add the eggs one at a time beating the mixture after adding each egg.
  • Add the milk and whisk, then add the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla and whisk for one minute.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet and gently mix for a few seconds. You might see small lumps in the batter, please ignore it but don’t over mix the batter. The lumps will dissolve and won’t be seen in the cake after it is baked.
  • Pour the orange cake batter in the previously prepared baking pan.
  • Bake, the batter for 40 to 45 minutes or until its golden and a skewer inserted in the middle of the cake, comes out clean.
  • If you have used parchment paper in the pan, then pull the cake out of the pan from both side of the parchment paper and place it over a cooling rack for 10 minutes, then remove the cake from the parchment paper and keep it on the cooling rack to cool completely.
  • If you are not using parchment paper, then remove the pan from the oven and transfer it to a cooling rack, after 7 minutes remove the cake from the pan and place it over the cooling rack to cool completely.

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Notes

  • Please keep a close eye on the cake after 30 minutes of baking. Depending on your oven, the cake might take less or more time to bake.
  • The ingredients should be at room temperature for the cake to bake evenly.
  • Use fresh orange juice.
  • This post was originally posted on Jan 2011, I have updated the post by editing the text and adding new images.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Slice | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Shibani

    June 20, 2019 at 6:52 pm

    5 stars
    Looks amazingly moist.. have to try it out..

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      June 24, 2019 at 11:39 am

      Thank you Shibani 🙂

      Reply
      • Erika

        June 24, 2020 at 7:10 am

        Hello, it's great! How long can the cake last? I'm hoping to give to friends next week... 😉

        Reply
        • munatycooking

          July 01, 2020 at 9:09 am

          This cake can be stored at room temperature for two days and if the kitchen is cold then up to 3 days.

          Reply
          • Lisa

            January 10, 2023 at 9:10 pm

            Hi Munaty, thanks for sharing this recipe! Looks amazing 🙂 Could you please share the ingredients using metrics? Thanks a lot!! Can't wait to try this out 🍊

  2. Natalie

    July 08, 2019 at 12:52 am

    5 stars
    Looks so delicious and moist! I love orange cakes!

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 11, 2019 at 4:24 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rana

    January 06, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    5 stars
    It’s so delicious I did put 1/2 cup of butter and took off the oil and added 1/4 cup of orange juice and decreased milk to 1/4 cup
    Thanks

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      January 24, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      That sounds good Rana, I will try it your way too in the future. Thanks for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  4. KarlaG

    February 05, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    Best! Made last night was delicious

    Reply
    • Nidhi Gupta

      December 19, 2022 at 10:13 am

      Hi....tried ur recipe....it came out perfectly...just little modification....i use clarified butter in place of butter....n it's tastes awesome.... thankyou for sharing ur recipe...

      Reply
      • Muna

        December 20, 2022 at 2:55 pm

        Thank you Nidhi 😊

        Reply
  5. Amy

    February 11, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    No glaze??

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      February 18, 2020 at 12:41 pm

      Yes, no glaze 🙂

      Reply
      • Bright snow Loveland

        July 20, 2020 at 8:29 pm

        Wow... Thus great. Have never seen orange cake before. Thanks for sharing

        Reply
  6. Debbie

    March 06, 2020 at 11:40 pm

    This is a great recipe. I've made it twice now and it is wonderful.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      March 19, 2020 at 6:42 am

      Thanks for your feedback Debbie 🙂

      Reply
  7. Milly

    March 15, 2020 at 8:39 am

    5 stars
    1st trial and was perfect.
    Everyone enjoyed

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      March 19, 2020 at 6:46 am

      Thank you Milly!

      Reply
  8. fati

    March 25, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    5 stars
    hi muna! is it ok tu use buttermilk instead of milk?

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      March 29, 2020 at 12:27 pm

      Yes, it's fine and keep the measurement the same!

      Reply
  9. Susan

    April 03, 2020 at 7:07 am

    Would a springform pan work? Just not sure which size. Also would blood orange infused olive oil in place of oil? This cake looks delicious I’ll have 2 run out for medium eggs afraid 2 use large thank u

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      April 08, 2020 at 11:28 am

      Hi, a 9" inch spring for pan should be fine, the cooking time might change so keep an eye on the cake. I'm not sure how the cake will taste using infused olive oil, but if you try and it comes out good, please let me and my reader know in the comment section 🙂

      Reply
  10. Megan

    April 10, 2020 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    This cake is so moist and delicious! I wouldn't change a thing about the recipe - thank you so much for posting it! I'm looking forward to checking out your other recipes, too.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      April 12, 2020 at 3:53 pm

      Hi Megan, Thank you so much for trying this recipe, it is one of my favorite too. Glad you've liked it 🙂

      Reply
  11. Francene

    April 15, 2020 at 11:31 am

    Hi Muna, cake looks great! Getting recipe ready. I have only large eggs. Do you think it will work using 2 large eggs?

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      April 15, 2020 at 2:31 pm

      Hi Francene, I think it will be fine to use large eggs.

      Reply
  12. Francene

    April 15, 2020 at 4:23 pm

    5 stars
    Just made it! Delish! Used a glass loaf pan. Rised nicely. Cake was very tender, moist and crumbly as Muna mentioned. The only difference I did was used 2 large eggs. I didn't have medium size eggs at home. Thank you Muna for sharing this tasty recipe and keeping me busy during the COVID stay at home rule. This is a keeper.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      April 16, 2020 at 10:55 am

      Hi Francene, I'm glad that using large eggs worked well in this recipe, I'm sure my readers will appreciate this info :). Thanks for your kind words!

      Reply
  13. Alice

    April 24, 2020 at 3:47 am

    Thank you so much for the delicious recipe...I am trying cup cakes and hope they come out! 😊

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      April 26, 2020 at 5:44 am

      Hi Alice, let me know how it turned out 🙂

      Reply
  14. Diana

    May 12, 2020 at 10:42 pm

    5 stars
    Hi just wanted to say that I made this orange cake 4 times already and OMG it is indeed the best cake EVER!!! Thank you for the recipe. My mom loves when I bring it over to her.
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      May 16, 2020 at 5:43 pm

      Hi Diana, Thanks a lot for your comment, I'm happy that your mom approved it 🙂

      Reply
  15. nic

    May 15, 2020 at 3:00 am

    when to put orange slices on top of the cake?

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      May 16, 2020 at 5:42 pm

      The orange slices are for decoration purpose so you place it on the cake after it reaches room temperature.

      Reply
      • Bamah

        December 13, 2020 at 12:12 am

        Hi! Can I omit the milk or replace it with something else..... Will the cake taste the same if I do that? Thanks.

        Reply
        • munatycooking

          December 13, 2020 at 8:59 am

          Hi, other dairy products you can use are yogurt, sour cream, or buttermilk. In case you are using sour cream or yogurt, use 1/4 cup. If you are using buttermilk and keep the measurement the same as 1/2 a cup. If you are looking for a non-dairy substitute, go for almond milk and add one more tablespoon of butter. In case you are using coconut milk then go for 1/2 a cup. Hope this helped 🙂

          Reply
  16. Ana maria

    May 20, 2020 at 12:47 am

    5 stars
    Loved it! Very moist and taste amazing. This is the best orange cake I ever made. My family loved it.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      May 28, 2020 at 5:17 pm

      Hi Ana, Thanks a lot for your kind comment. I'm happy that you have enjoyed it 🙂

      Reply
      • Fatima

        July 15, 2020 at 3:54 am

        5 stars
        Loved it.. did my own changes and reduced sugar to ½ cup. Thanks you 🙂

        Reply
        • munatycooking

          July 16, 2020 at 6:03 am

          Hi Fatima, I'm happy that you gave my recipe a try. What happened when you reduced the sugar? did the texture change? Let us know, please 🙂

          Reply
  17. Lynette

    June 03, 2020 at 11:19 pm

    This is a great recipe, thanks for sharing it! May I know how you did the orange slices decoration on top? Did you candy the orange slices first then place them on top of the cake right from the beginning or halfway through baking?

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      June 06, 2020 at 5:33 am

      Hi, I did candy the orange slices, allowed them to cool, and then placed them over the cake.

      Reply
  18. Verbena

    June 20, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    All the taste of the Clementine cake with less work.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      June 23, 2020 at 4:50 am

      Hi Verbena, Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂

      Reply
  19. Brianne

    July 20, 2020 at 4:20 pm

    5 stars
    This is making me so hungry! I love that gorgeous color, and the cake looks so moist. I have to make this. I love orange everything.

    Reply
  20. Matt Taylor

    July 20, 2020 at 6:01 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy! This orange cake recipe looks amazing and super easy to make. I love orange cake!

    Reply
  21. Heather

    July 20, 2020 at 8:52 pm

    I bet this is so good! Why have I never had orange cake before? Sounds yummy!

    Reply
  22. ashley

    July 20, 2020 at 8:57 pm

    I've never had orange cake but this looks and sounds so yummy. Definitely gonna make this.

    Reply
  23. jennifer schreiner

    July 20, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    Looks amazing... Refreshing citrus taste. Sign me up. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Can't wait to try it out.

    Reply
  24. the joyous living

    July 20, 2020 at 11:51 pm

    i don't think i have ever had orange cake before. sounds very refreshing. how much flavor do you get from the zest?

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 22, 2020 at 9:10 am

      You should try it! It has a balanced flavor of orange, I'm sure you will enjoy it 🙂

      Reply
  25. Nkem

    July 21, 2020 at 2:36 am

    Ohhh this looks so good. I've seen a lot about apple and banana cake,a be lemon cake of course, but not about orange cake. Why not, right?? Yeah, this looks delicious with a cappuccino or some earl grey tea.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 22, 2020 at 9:32 am

      It is great with coffee and even a chilled glass of milk 🙂

      Reply
  26. Ann

    July 21, 2020 at 3:05 am

    This sounds really interesting!
    I have never heard of orangecake before, banan sure, but never orange. And it does not sound to sweet so this might just be for me 🙂

    Reply
  27. Ntensibe Edgar Michael

    July 21, 2020 at 5:14 am

    5 stars
    Nnniiiccceeeee....this cake is too good to leave alone. The dairy will have to go, though.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 22, 2020 at 9:09 am

      It's moist and the flavor of the orange in it is just right!

      Reply
    • Marcia

      January 19, 2023 at 9:42 pm

      5 stars
      Made this orange cake tonight, it is moist, full of orange flavor & delicious!
      I subbed buttermilk for milk, used avocado oil & used Cara cara oranges for fresh juice & zest.
      Will definitely make again & again.

      Reply
      • Muna

        January 20, 2023 at 4:13 am

        Hi Marcia, Thank you so much for your feedback and your suggestions, this will help my readers 😊

        Reply
  28. Angela Ricardo Bethea

    July 21, 2020 at 9:36 am

    I don't think I've ever tried an orange cake before but that is looking quite delicious! Love that the recipe is easy to follow as well in case you want to try making it.

    Reply
  29. Marie Phillips

    July 21, 2020 at 9:40 am

    I have had lemon bread but never orange bread. This looks amazing!

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 22, 2020 at 9:27 am

      Thank you Marie, It's a great tasting cake for sure!

      Reply
  30. Steven Morrissette

    July 21, 2020 at 9:45 am

    5 stars
    Wow this orange cake looks absolutely delicious. It looks so soft and moist.

    Reply
  31. paolo

    July 21, 2020 at 10:03 am

    My mom loves making cakes. I will show her your orange cake recipe, it looks so delicious

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 22, 2020 at 9:26 am

      Bless her heart, I hope she enjoys my recipe 🙂

      Reply
  32. Emman Damian

    July 21, 2020 at 7:46 pm

    I hope to recreate your Best Orange Cake. It sounds so yummy and tasty! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 22, 2020 at 9:20 am

      Hope you enjoy it Emman 🙂

      Reply
  33. katrina Kroeplin

    July 21, 2020 at 8:40 pm

    this sounds delish. i'm saving so i can make later.

    Reply
  34. Jessica Q

    July 22, 2020 at 8:05 pm

    5 stars
    this is definitely the best orange cake ever. Hands down. Every bite.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 23, 2020 at 8:47 am

      Thank you Jessica, I'm happy that you have enjoyed this cake!

      Reply
  35. khoingn | The Broad Life

    July 23, 2020 at 3:08 am

    Wow this cake looked so good. I want one. Lemme make it!

    Reply
  36. Cléa M

    September 02, 2020 at 9:29 pm

    5 stars
    I see a lot of people right “ the best “ in front of their recipes but this one it truly the best orange cake ! Made it with organic oranges, coconut milk and coconut oil instead. Also, didn’t use butter and only made it with 2 eggs. It was superb !!!!❤️

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      September 09, 2020 at 2:32 pm

      Thanks so much for your feedback and suggestions, I appreciate it 🙂

      Reply
  37. Marga

    September 07, 2020 at 12:26 pm

    If I want to make two loaves is it ok to just double the recipe?

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      September 09, 2020 at 2:30 pm

      Yes of course 🙂

      Reply
  38. Jane

    October 18, 2020 at 12:02 pm

    This cake is indeed delicious! I made the recipe as written but subbed GF all purpose flour and almond milk. Turned out perfect with great orange flavor. Freezes well, too.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      October 19, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      Hi Jane, Thanks for your feedback and tips, I'm sure my readers will appreciate it 🙂

      Reply
  39. Kathy

    December 01, 2020 at 12:49 pm

    5 stars
    I’m currently writing/compiling a recipe book in memory of my late brother the famous desert baker of Namibia aka Moose Mcgregor who became famous and known world wide for his apple crumble some tourists called it Apple strudel. So I love trying out new recipes and came across your Orange cake recipe today and baked it. Oh my gosh what a fabulous recipe. It’s a real winner.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      December 01, 2020 at 3:39 pm

      Thank you for the kind words Kathy, I'm glad that you like my recipe 🙂

      Reply
  40. Jane

    January 01, 2021 at 11:29 am

    5 stars
    This is delicious! I’ve baked it twice, making it gluten and dairy-free and it is lovely.
    (I used a non-dairy GF stick butter substitute and basic GF flour with xanthum gum already in it). It was our New Year’s Eve dessert. Thank you! it also freezes well if well wrapped.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      January 10, 2021 at 9:26 am

      Thank you for trying my recipe and for providing tips on making it gluten free 🙂

      Reply
  41. Mammalama

    February 07, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    when do you add the orange zest?

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      February 14, 2021 at 2:04 am

      Before adding the orange juice. The recipe was updated, thanks 🙂

      Reply
  42. Querino de-Freitas.

    February 11, 2021 at 12:36 pm

    I have a weekness for oranges..I will have a go at making your cake..The greeks has a similar cake, which you must have heard of....Thaks and happy baking,,,Querino

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      February 14, 2021 at 1:55 am

      You are welcome 🙂

      Reply
  43. Karen

    February 12, 2021 at 5:03 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds so delicious. I want to make it.
    What do I need to adjust for high altitude baking?
    Thank you

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      February 14, 2021 at 1:54 am

      I would say try the recipe as is, I never had a complaint about using the same recipe for high altitude. Hope this helped!

      Reply
  44. Malar

    February 19, 2021 at 10:55 am

    Like your orange cake resepi. Can you please post a vegetarian orange cake resepi? Tq

    Reply
  45. Diana

    February 28, 2021 at 6:24 am

    5 stars
    I don't normally post reviews of recipes, but this one was so good. I made it yesterday using 1 regular orange and 1 blood orange, and it was delicious. Perfect consistency and sweetness, it really let the orange shine. Well done.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      March 09, 2021 at 3:15 pm

      Thank you Diana, I appreciate your feedback 🙂

      Reply
  46. Rubi

    February 28, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE this recipe ... This is my second time baking this cake, the first time it was a success. My daughter loves this recipe too, she added cranberries to make muffins. THANK YOU!! 👍🏼👍🏼 I wish I could give more than 5 stars...Truly is the BEST!!

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      March 09, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      I'm so happy that you have enjoyed my recipe 🙂

      Reply
  47. Cheryl

    May 16, 2021 at 10:38 pm

    3 stars
    Hi, I followed your recipe. However, as a few other posters found, there was too much liquid. My cake was great on the top, but the two edges were still unbaked fully. I suspect the middle of the cake must have been the same as well. I've put it back into the oven to see if that'll help bake it some more. I think you need to adjust the liquid amounts and the flour amounts. Also I feel that the baking pan would be better being slightly larger.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      May 20, 2021 at 5:07 pm

      Hi Cheryl, This happens when the oven is not preheated to the baking temperature mentioned in the recipe. The cake takes a long time to bake and most of the time bakes unevenly. If the top of the cake looked baked while the edges were still unbaked then you also have a problem with heat distribution within the oven. You may not notice this much in cakes baked in an 8 inch pans but it will show with deep loaf pans. I have tried this recipe many times and the texture looks exactly as in the video. Hope this helped.

      Reply
  48. cheng

    July 22, 2021 at 8:04 am

    hi,
    can i reduce the sugar?

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 24, 2021 at 2:29 am

      Hi! Yes, you can reduce the sugar but reduce the sugar to more than 5 tablespoons can change the texture of the cake a little. Hope this helped 🙂

      Reply
  49. bridget

    September 07, 2021 at 12:40 pm

    my cake is soooo moist😏, i would love a mild dry cake, please help

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      September 07, 2021 at 2:19 pm

      You can bake it a little longer, that will make it dry!

      Reply
  50. Kathy

    September 17, 2021 at 5:04 pm

    Making this weekend for bronco football .. can this go in a Bundt cake pan ? Wondering if it’s enough batter …And is it too much if we put orange zest frosting

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      September 20, 2021 at 1:47 pm

      it can go in a Bundt pan, not a large one though 😊

      Reply
  51. Sara

    March 21, 2022 at 2:11 pm

    Hi, I have some queries.
    What is size of the cup used in recipe? Is it 250ml?
    Can you tell butter in grams?
    You've mentioned melted butter, but it isn't totally liquid. Is it softened butter like the one used when creaming butter & sugar?
    Can I replace fine sugar with powdered sugar?

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      March 22, 2022 at 2:07 am

      Hi Sara, I use US measuring cup. The butter is around 57 grams. The butter is melted but sometimes because the kitchen is cold part of it turn a little firm. You can't replace fine sugar with powdered sugar. And for more accurate conversion of measurements. Hope this helped!

      Reply
  52. Deepaa chauhan

    November 12, 2022 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    Hi can we make it eggless?

    Reply
    • Muna

      November 14, 2022 at 9:09 am

      Hi Deepa, I never tried it without eggs, sorry!

      Reply
  53. Liz

    November 12, 2022 at 5:51 pm

    Hi there,
    Is your temp fan forced or conventional?

    Thank you 😀

    Reply
    • Muna

      November 14, 2022 at 9:08 am

      Hi Liz, it was not fan forced.

      Reply
  54. Amanda f

    January 03, 2023 at 10:14 pm

    5 stars
    This is my husbands favourite cake. I’ve made it many times and always turns out great. It’s moist and delicious. The orange flavour is a bit light, but overall a great cake. I like to add an orange glaze on top once in a while.

    Reply
    • Muna

      January 05, 2023 at 8:24 am

      Hi Amanda, Thanks a lot for your comment, I'm glad that you like my recipe 😊

      Reply

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