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Jamie Oliver Orange Cake

Jamie Oliver Orange Cake
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Jamie Oliver’s orange cake is a classic sponge cake flavoured with fresh orange zest and juice, baked until light and golden.

It’s known for its gentle sweetness, citrus aroma, and soft crumb that feels comforting rather than rich.

Ingredients

    • Unsalted butter, softened

    • Caster sugar

    • Eggs

    • Plain flour

    • Baking powder

    • Orange zest

    • Fresh orange juice

    • A pinch of salt

Optional orange glaze

    • Icing sugar

    • Fresh orange juice

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Tin

Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease and line a round cake tin with baking paper, making sure the base and sides are covered.

Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar

Beat the softened butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. This step helps create a light sponge, so take a few minutes to do it properly.

Step 3: Add the Eggs

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. If the mixture starts to split, add a spoonful of flour to bring it back together.

Step 4: Add Orange Flavour

Stir in the orange zest and fresh orange juice. This is where the cake picks up its aroma and freshness.

Step 5: Fold in Dry Ingredients

Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the bowl. Fold gently until just combined, keeping as much air in the mixture as possible.

Step 6: Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared tin and level the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Step 7: Cool and Finish

Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. If using a glaze, drizzle it over the cake while still slightly warm.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/orange-cake/