Orange Swirl Cake
Brighten your dessert table with this stunning and flavorful Orange Swirl Cake, a show-stopper that combines the zesty tang of fresh orange juice and zest with a moist, tender crumb. This elegant cake features a mesmerizing marbled swirl, achieved by layering and gently mixing orange-tinted batter for a beautiful visual effect. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy yet impressive cake is baked to golden perfection and optionally dusted with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness. Ideal for special occasions or a simple afternoon treat, this citrusy delight is sure to captivate both the eyes and the taste buds. Whether served as-is or paired with a dollop of whipped cream, the Orange Swirl Cake is a must-try recipe that's as delightful to make as it is to eat. Perfect for fans of citrus desserts, bundt cakes, and baking with fresh ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.5 cup milk
- 4 drops orange food coloring (optional)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a bundt pan or a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a small bowl, combine the fresh orange juice, orange zest, and milk.
Alternatively add the dry ingredients and the orange juice mixture into the butter mixture in three parts, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Remove about 1/3 of the batter and place it in a separate bowl. Add the orange food coloring to this smaller portion and gently mix until the color is even (optional step).
Pour half of the plain batter into the prepared pan, followed by half of the colored batter. Swirl the two batters together with a skewer or knife. Repeat the layers with the remaining batter and swirl again.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.3 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 129.5 g | 648% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1272 mg | 424% | |
| Sodium | 2444 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 624.2 g | 227% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 383.3 g | ||
| Protein | 62.3 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 1115 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
