Orange blossom cakes

Vegetarian
Orange blossom cakes
55 min.
10
228kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, these Orange Blossom Cakes are the perfect choice. Bursting with the fresh, zesty flavor of clementine zest and the delicate floral notes of orange blossom water, this recipe is a true celebration of citrus goodness. The cakes are light and fluffy, with a perfectly golden, moist crumb that will melt in your mouth with every bite. The natural yogurt adds a subtle creaminess, balancing the sweetness of the golden caster sugar.

Not only are these cakes incredibly easy to make, but they also come together in just under an hour, making them a great option for a quick dessert or a special treat for your next gathering. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, tea party, or simply craving a homemade dessert, these cakes will impress both in flavor and presentation. The final touch of icing sugar adds a lovely, delicate finish, making them as beautiful to look at as they are to eat.

Perfect for vegetarians and anyone who loves a light, citrusy dessert, these Orange Blossom Cakes are sure to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire. So, grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a sweet, fragrant bite of heaven!

Ingredients

  • 120 butter softened for greasing
  • 140 self raising flour 
  • 120 brown sugar 
  • 0.5 tsp double-acting baking powder 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5  yogurt 
  •  lime zest 
  • tbsp orange-flower water 
  • 10 servings powdered sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • skewers
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas
  2. Line 10 holes of a muffin tin with cases (or grease some individual cake moulds). Beat the butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, yogurt, zest and 2 tbsp orange blossom water in a large bowl with an electric whisk until lump-free. Spoon into the cases (or fill cake moulds three-quarters full), and bake for 18-22 mins until golden and risen a skewer poked in should come out clean (check cake moulds after 15 mins).
  3. Drizzle with remaining orange blossom water while warm, then cool. Dust with icing sugar to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories228kcal
Protein5.08%
Fat41.93%
Carbs52.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26
Glycemic Load
6.81
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.8295652088912%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
2.88mg
Naringenin
0.23mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:228.05kcal
11.4%
Fat:10.82g
16.64%
Saturated Fat:6.48g
40.5%
Carbohydrates:30.75g
10.25%
Net Carbohydrates:30.23g
10.99%
Sugar:19.66g
21.85%
Cholesterol:58.54mg
19.51%
Sodium:117.99mg
5.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.95g
5.9%
Selenium:8.6µg
12.29%
Vitamin A:351.08IU
7.02%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.1%
Phosphorus:40.66mg
4.07%
Calcium:35.73mg
3.57%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.27%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.94%
Folate:9.78µg
2.44%
Iron:0.44mg
2.43%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.4%
Vitamin C:1.95mg
2.36%
Copper:0.04mg
2.12%
Fiber:0.52g
2.1%
Zinc:0.26mg
1.7%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.65%
Magnesium:6.35mg
1.59%
Potassium:52.1mg
1.49%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.42%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.17%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.16%