Here’s a soft, zesty Orange Sponge Cake recipe — light, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor. Perfect with tea or as a dessert!
🍊 Fluffy Orange Sponge Cake
Ingredients:
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1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (or GF flour blend for gluten-free)
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1 tsp baking powder
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4 large eggs (room temperature)
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¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
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Zest of 2 oranges
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½ cup (120ml) fresh orange juice
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⅓ cup (80ml) neutral oil (like sunflower or vegetable)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8-inch round or square pan.
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Sift flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar on high speed for 6–8 minutes until pale, thick, and tripled in volume.
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Add orange zest, juice, oil, and vanilla. Mix on low just until combined.
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Gently fold in dry ingredients with a spatula in two batches—don’t overmix!
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Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
Optional Orange Glaze 🍊:
Mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tbsp orange juice. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
