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BEST Orange Drizzle Traybake Cake

BEST Orange Drizzle Traybake Cake

Discover the joy of baking with the BEST Orange Drizzle Traybake Cake, a delightful dessert that combines a light, fluffy texture with vibrant citrus flavors. This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a quiet afternoon with tea. Topped with a zesty orange glaze and fresh orange zest, it’s not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, bakers of all skill levels can create this crowd-pleaser. Serve it warm or chilled, and watch it become the star of your dessert table!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 250 g softened butter
  • 250 g caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 medium eggs
  • 250 g self-raising flour
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 200 g icing sugar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1–2 tablespoons orange zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180℃ (160℃ for fan ovens) and line an 8×10-inch baking tin with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually fold in self-raising flour and milk until smooth. Finally, stir in the orange zest.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 405
  • Sugar: 29g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to maintain fluffiness. Consider adding lemon or lime zest for a different citrus twist.