Stop what you are doing. Right now, I’m going to teach you how to make sensational orange spice cake. And it’s fast and easy! I’ll keep this post short and to the point because you’ll want to run to the store and buy the ingredients for this amazing dessert.

Fresh citrus and the warmth of spices give this cake a wonderful appeal without a lot of effort. It takes moments to prepare and is much healthier for you than butter cakes as it’s less in saturated fats without sacrificing flavor. You don’t need to even break out a mixer for this dessert, it’s simple to mix in a bowl with a hand whisk. An orange spice cake is one of my favorite desserts to make during the fall as it gives you a nice break from all the pumpkin pies and chocolate cakes you’ll be served over the next few months.

If you are still struggling with how to make a sensational orange spice cake, try watching a brief video. Pretty soon, you’ll be making these by the dozen. Perhaps a shot of rum in the glaze will be a nice addition? Seriously, what are you waiting for? Make this immediately. Your family will rejoice.

Orange Spice Cake

The simplicity of this cake surprises the palate when the warmth of spices and fresh citrus envelopes the tastes buds. It is quick to make and can be made by hand. This is the perfect fall cake and is a welcome break from the traditional flavors used in American cooking during the holidays.

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Prep Time10 minutes minutes

Cook Time50 minutes minutes

Servings12 people

Calories 263.3

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (225g) flour
• 4 large (200g) eggs
• ¾ cup (180mL) oil
• ¾ cup (150g) sugar
• 1 ½ tsp (6g) baking powder
• 1 tsp (2g) cinnamon
• ½ tsp (2g) allspice
• ½ tsp (2.5mL) orange extract or zest of one large orange
• ½ tsp (2.5g) salt

For the Glaze

• ½ cup (62g) powdered sugar
• ¼ cup (60mL) orange juice

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F (180C.)
• Grease and flour a 9×5 loaf tin (23x13cm) or line with parchment paper.
• Zest and juice a clean orange.
• Combine flour, cinnamon, allspice, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Sit aside.
• In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, zest and orange extract until smooth.  Beat in sugar.  Add flour mixture and beat until you no longer see lumps, about 1 minute.  Pour into prepared pan.
• Pour into pan and bake 45 – 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Center should read between 200F (93C) and 210F (99C.)

For the Glaze

• While still warm, poke holes in the cake with a large stick such as a skewer. Mix together powdered sugar and orange juice. Pour over top of cake slowly. Allow to sit 5-10 minutes to soak up juices.
• Remove cake from pan to wire rack to finish cooling.
• If desired, dust cake with powdered sugar and cinnamon to cover holes once cooled.

Notes

If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.

Nutrition Facts

Orange Spice Cake

Serving Size

 

1 slice

Amount per Serving

Calories

263.3

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

15.7

g

24

%

Saturated Fat

 

1.5

g

9

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

3.7

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

9.7

g

Sodium

 

117.6

mg

5

%

Carbohydrates

 

28.5

g

10

%

Protein

 

3.5

g

7

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

* Calories provided as a courtesy and not guaranteed.