Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Mary Berry’s orange cake, a recipe that’s as simple as it is delicious. This beloved baking icon shares her go-to method for creating a moist and flavorful cake that’s perfect for any occasion.
With a preparation time of under 30 minutes and a baking time of just under an hour, this orange cake is surprisingly quick and easy to assemble. It’s the ideal treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee, but it’s also good enough to savor on its own.
This recipe yields a cake large enough to serve up to eight people, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family. Let’s delve into the details of this simple yet satisfying recipe:
Ingredients:
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For the cake:
225g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing; 225g caster sugar; four eggs; 220g self-raising flour; two level teaspoons baking powder; one orange, finely grated zest only.*
For the filling and topping:
75g unsalted butter, softened; 150g icing sugar, sifted; one orange, finely grated zest and two tablespoons juice.*
To garnish:
Orange zest.Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/gas mark 4). Lightly butter two loose-bottomed 20cm sandwich tins and line the bases with baking paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, and orange zest. Beat for two minutes, or until just blended.
3. Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared tins. Level the surface using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
4. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cakes are well risen and golden. The tops of the cakes should spring back when pressed lightly with a finger.
5. Let the cakes cool in the tins for five minutes. Then, run a small palette knife or rounded butter knife around the edge of the tins and carefully turn the cakes out onto a wire rack.
6. Peel off the baking paper and allow the cakes to cool completely.
7. Choose the cake with the best top, then place the other cake top-down onto a serving plate. Beat together the filling ingredients and spread on one side of the cake. Place the other cake on top (top upwards) and spread the rest of the orange cream on top.
8. Decorate with spiraled orange zests.
Enjoy Mary Berry’s delicious orange cake, a treat that is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
