Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.¾ Tbsp Baking Powder, 2 Cups Flour, ¼ Tsp Salt
Cream Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer) to beat the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest together until the mixture becomes light in color and noticeably fluffy. This usually takes several minutes.3 Eggs, 1 Cup Sugar, ½ Tsp Vanilla, ½ Tsp Orange Zest
Incorporate Liquids:
- While the mixer is still running on low speed, gradually add the vegetable oil, followed by the milk and orange juice. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix at this stage.¾ Cup Vegetable Oil, ¼ Cup Liquid Milk, ¼ Cup Orange Juice
Combine Wet and Dry:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a tough cake. Stop mixing as soon as you no longer see streaks of flour.
- If you are using chocolate chips, add them at this stage and mix gently1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
Prepare the Cake Mold:
- Prepare your cake mold (e.g., round, loaf pan) by either:
- Coating it evenly with butter and then dusting with flour, tapping out any excess.
- Lining the bottom with a circle or rectangle of parchment paper.
Prepare the Oven with Water:
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Find a small, oven-safe bowl and pour boiling water into it, filling it about halfway.
- Place this bowl of boiling water on one of the oven racks.
Bake the Cake:
- Carefully place the cake mold containing the batter on a separate oven rack in the preheated oven, alongside the bowl of hot water.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
- Once the cake is baked, carefully remove the cake mold from the oven.
- Let the cake cool in the mold for about 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
