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Blood Orange Cake

Irresistibly Juicy Blood Orange Cake for Sweet Moments

Discover the delight of Blood Orange Cake, a refreshing dessert featuring vibrant flavors for sweet moments.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for a light and fluffy texture
  • 1.5 cups sugar sweetness perfectly balanced with citrus
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder ensures your cake rises beautifully
  • 0.5 teaspoons baking soda adds a soft texture
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt balances sweetness
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened for a rich, buttery flavor
  • 3 pieces eggs provides structure and moisture
  • 1 cups fresh blood orange juice gives zesty flavor
  • Zest of 2 blood oranges enhances the cake with vibrant citrus notes
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract rounds out the flavors with warmth
Frosting
  • 1 cups powdered sugar perfect for a sweet frosting
  • 2-3 tablespoons blood orange juice adjust for desired consistency

Equipment

  • 9-inch Round Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • hand mixer
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch round baking pan by greasing it with butter and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, blend softened butter and eggs with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter and egg mixture, stirring gently until combined.
  5. Pour in fresh blood orange juice and zest, stirring gently until incorporated.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Drizzle frosting over the top.
Optional Garnish
  1. Garnish with extra blood orange zest for a bright pop of color.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, always use fresh blood orange juice. Allow the cake to cool completely before applying frosting.

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