Moroccan Orange Cake Recipe: This Moist Cake Doesn't Need Frosting Cakes/Cupcakes Desserts

Moist and sweet, this easy Moroccan orange cake recipe doesn't need a cake frosting. With fresh orange juice and orange zest, this cake is full of citrusy flavors.

Serve this orange cake for dessert, afternoon tea, breakfast or as a snack. For the best flavor, be sure to use fresh orange juice. Store the cake covered at room temperature. If you want it prettier, you could dust it with powdered sugar after it cools.

Cuisine: Moroccan
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: Makes 1 cake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• dash of salt
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Here's how to make it: 

1. Beat together the eggs and sugar until thick. 
2. Beat in the vegetable oil. 
3. Whisk in the flour, baking powder and salt. 
4. Add the orange juice and beat until smooth. 
5. Stir in the orange zest and vanilla. 
6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured tube pan. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 40 minutes. Cool the cake about 10 minutes before inverting on a rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

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