"Australia's Best Orange Cake Recipe: Easy & Delicious"

Indulge in a slice of sunshine with this delightful **Orange Cake Recipe Australian style**. This zesty, moist, and utterly moreish cake is a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for afternoon tea or a special occasion. Let's dive into this tangy twist on a classic, using fresh Australian oranges for a burst of local flavour.

Why This Orange Cake Recipe is a Winner

Best Orange Cake Recipe For A Moist Dessert

This Australian orange cake recipe is not just another sweet treat. It's a celebration of our love for fresh, local produce and our passion for baking. Here's why you'll adore this cake:

Zesty and moist: The combination of orange zest and juice ensures a tangy, moist crumb that's impossible to resist.
Easy to make: This recipe is straightforward and doesn't require any fancy equipment or techniques.
Versatile: Serve it plain, dusted with icing sugar, or dressed up with a tangy orange cream cheese frosting.

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Ingredients You'll Need

Here's what you'll need to make this scrumptious orange cake:

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Ingredient	Quantity
Oranges (navel or Valencia)	2 medium
Butter	125g (1/2 cup)
Castor sugar	1 cup
Eggs	3
Self-raising flour	1 1/2 cups
Baking powder	1 tsp
Milk	1/4 cup
Icing sugar (optional, for dusting)	1/2 cup

Step-by-Step Instructions

Now that you've gathered your ingredients, let's get baking!

Prepare the oranges

Zest and juice the oranges. You should have about 1/2 cup of juice and 1 tbsp of zest.

Cream butter and sugar

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In a large bowl, cream the butter and castor sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs and orange zest

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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the orange zest.

Combine dry ingredients

In a separate bowl, combine the self-raising flour and baking powder.

Fold in dry ingredients and orange juice

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the orange juice and milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients.

Bake

Pour the batter into a greased and lined 20cm round cake tin. Bake at 180°C (160°C fan) for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Cool and serve

Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with icing sugar before serving, if desired.

Enjoy your **Australian orange cake** with a cuppa, or share it with friends and family. Happy baking!