Orange drizzle cake

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Orange drizzle cake
40 min.
8
478kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful Orange Drizzle Cake, a perfect sweet treat for any occasion! This vegetarian dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a burst of refreshing flavors that will transport you to a sunlit orchard with every bite. Imagine the aroma of freshly zested oranges mingling with the warm, buttery notes of a soft sponge cake as it bakes to golden perfection in your oven.

In just 40 minutes, you can create a masterpiece that serves eight, making it ideal for family gatherings, celebrations, or simply an evening treat for yourself. This cake boasts a delightful blend of textures, with a moist interior complemented by a tantalizing orange drizzle that brings a tangy-sweet finish to each slice. The addition of crème fraîche adds a luxurious richness, while the orange curd provides an extra layer of zesty goodness that mingles beautifully.

Whether you’re hosting a party or looking to impress your friends at a casual gathering, this Orange Drizzle Cake is sure to steal the show. With its vibrant flavor profile, it’s a delightful way to enjoy the sweetness of oranges, all while being confident that your dessert is vegetarian-friendly. Get ready to savor each slice and share warm smiles around the table!

Ingredients

  • 200 butter soft for greasing
  • 200 self-raising flour 
  • tsp double-acting baking powder 
  • 200 golden caster sugar 
  •  eggs 
  •  orange zest 
  • 100 rough sugar cube white
  •  orange zest 
  • 100 ml crème fraîche 
  • tbsp orange curd 

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat the oven, line the tins and make the sponge exactly as described in the 'Goes well with' recipe, simply adding the orange zest to the sponge mixture.
  2. For the drizzle, roughly crush the sugar cubes with orange juice until they absorb the juice and become slushy. For the filling, whip the crme frache until stiff.
  3. Spread over one of the sponges, then spread the other with orange curd and sandwich the two together. Spoon over the drizzle and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories478kcal
Protein5.33%
Fat46.63%
Carbs48.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.2
Glycemic Load
21.07
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.0156522004501%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
3.02mg
Naringenin
1.7mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:478.03kcal
23.9%
Fat:25.2g
38.77%
Saturated Fat:14.83g
92.69%
Carbohydrates:58.44g
19.48%
Net Carbohydrates:57.09g
20.76%
Sugar:38.35g
42.61%
Cholesterol:142.76mg
47.59%
Sodium:264.47mg
11.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.48g
12.96%
Selenium:17.86µg
25.51%
Vitamin A:863.6IU
17.27%
Vitamin C:12.13mg
14.7%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.24%
Calcium:100.68mg
10.07%
Phosphorus:99.14mg
9.91%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.14%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.59%
Folate:24.99µg
6.25%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
5.98%
Fiber:1.34g
5.38%
Iron:0.92mg
5.1%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.4%
Copper:0.09mg
4.27%
Potassium:139.77mg
3.99%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.91%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.86%
Magnesium:15.11mg
3.78%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.17%
Vitamin D:0.44µg
2.93%
Vitamin K:2.07µg
1.97%
Vitamin B3:0.39mg
1.94%