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Orange Blossom Cake

A light and fragrant cake infused with the delicate flavor of orange blossom water, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp orange blossom water
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange blossom water

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the milk and orange blossom water.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange blossom water until smooth.
  2. Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a more intense flavor, you can add additional orange zest to the batter.

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