Orange Cake

Here is a quick, easy-to-follow Orange Cake Recipe. It is filled with the delicious goodness of the fresh fruit. The orange-butter frosting is optional but will definitely add to the citrusy flavor and sweetness of the cake. The recipe is also great for cupcakes or even for a loaf.

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 cups white sugar

1/2 cup fresh milk

1/2 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 eggs, beaten

2 teaspoons grated orange zest

For the frosting (optional):

6 tablespoons butter, softened

2 cups confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Procedure:

1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C. Grease the baking pan.

2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine milk, orange juice, vegetable oil, beaten eggs and orange zest. Set aside.

3. In a larger mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. Whisk well. To this, add the wet ingredients. Stir until everything is incorporated.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.

For the Orange Butter Frosting:

1. Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. Add in the orange juice,  vanilla extract and the orange zest. Beat well until smooth.

Based on a recipe from www.allrecipes.com.