Glazed orange traybake

One of the most fragrant cakes of the winter season. Here, orange is not just a flavouring but also the liquid phase of the batter, which reacts with the baking powder to result in an exceptionally light structure. The essential oils from the zest release during baking, filling the whole flat with scent.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 165 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking tray
  • Whisk
  • Grater
  • Juicer

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Eggs

Instructions

1

Mix the flour, icing sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest.

Tip: The sugar helps 'separate' the flour particles, reducing the chance of lumps in the batter.
2

Mix the melted butter with the eggs, orange juice, and vanilla.

Tip: The acidity of the orange juice gives an extra boost to the baking powder, helping the cake rise better [Acid-base reaction].
3

Pour the liquid part into the dry ingredients, mix until smooth (do not overbeat!).

Tip: With mixed batters, the goal is just homogenisation; overmixing results in a tough cake.
4

Smooth into a baking tray, bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes.

Tip: It's ready when the top feels springy to the touch.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it turn bitter?
You grated the orange peel too deeply, and the white, pithy part got in.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Flour
  • 100 g Icing sugar
  • 100 g Butter (melted but not hot)
  • 100 ml Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 pc Orange zest (grated)
  • 3 pc Eggs
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 packet Vanilla sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 tbsp Icing sugar (for dusting)