betty's super basic orange cake

Recipe by
Betty Bramanis
Sydney

When you have an abundance of oranges on the tree and lunch boxes to fill. This is the most simple orange cake recipe and it always works. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Can be frozen if un-iced.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For betty's super basic orange cake

  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 3/4 c
    white sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    sr flour
  • 1 tsp
    grated orange rind
  • 1/2 c
    orange juice (grate the rind first, then juice)

How To Make betty's super basic orange cake

  • 1
    Pre-heat oven to 355oF/180oC and well grease and line a square cake tin.
  • 2
    Cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs and orange rind - beat to combine.
  • 3
    Add the flour alternatively with the juice. Pour into the cake tin and bake for 40 minutes (or until cooked when checked with a toothpick).
  • 4
    Cool in tin for 15 minutes and turn out on to a wire rack. Cool completely and ice with either a citrus or chocolate icing.
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