Orange cake

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup fresh orange juice (about 2 medium oranges)

• Zest of 1 orange

• ½ cup whole milk

For the Orange Glaze (Optional):

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

4. Add Eggs and Flavor: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Make the Glaze (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.