Definitive Orange Cake

A classic layered orange sponge cake with a zesty buttercream filling and topping, finished with spiralled orange zest.

Baking Vegetarian Orange Tea Time Cake

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

602.6

kcal / serving

4820.5 kcal total

Carbs

70.3g

per serving

562.1 g total

Fat

33.5g

per serving

268.2 g total

Protein

5.3g

per serving

42.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

225

220

tsp

250

sifted

Dairy

225

Butter

softened; or margarine

piece

Egg

Butter

softened; for filling

Fruits

piece

Orange

zest only

Liquids

tbsp

Orange Juice

Method

Beat butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, and zest in a bowl for two minutes.

Decorate the cake with spiralled orange zest.

Mix filling ingredients and spread between the layers and over the top.

Cool in tins briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Grease two 20cm tins, line with parchment, and pre-heat oven to 180°C.

Bake for 25 minutes until golden and springy.

Divide the batter between the tins and level the surfaces.