Heavenly Spanish Orange Cake Recipe

Summer is the season for trying on new recipes with fruit, and there is nothing better to start with than the moist orange cake recipes.

This fruit has an amazing taste during this season, and with the Spanish orange cake, you will have one of your new go-to baking recipes.

Keep scrolling down this article to learn how to make it at home, with some helpful tips to customize, store and serve this Spanish dessert.

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Background of the Dish

Spanish orange cake is said to have its roots in Moorish culture, which significantly influenced Spanish gastronomy during the Middle Ages.

Over time, the Spanish orange cake recipe evolved and changed to suit local preferences, with a good amount of olive oil.

In Andalusia, this recipe is prepared in a similar way to the Spanish olive oil cake, with the slices of orange that you would find in the Valencian orange cake.

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Things You’ll Need for Spanish Orange Cake

To make this Spanish orange cake you need orange juice, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, olive oil, and sugar.

As well as the classic Spanish sponge cake, we recommend using a round cake tin for this cake.

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1 cup (200gr) sugar
• 1/2 cup (120ml) olive oil
• 1/2 cup (120ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 cups (240gr) all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• The zest of an orange
• Slices of an orange (Optional)

How to Make Spanish Orange Cake – Step by Step Guide

1. The first step in the best moist orange cake recipe is as simple as preheating the oven to 180°C.

2. Then grab a large bowl and beat the eggs with the white sugar until smooth. It should double in size and get a clear yellow or whitish color.

3. For the next step in this take on the Valencia cake recipe, you have to add olive oil and orange juice. Mix well with smooth movements.

4. After that, sift the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl and then pour it over the previous mixture. 

5. Now you can add the orange zest and mix everything until you get a smooth Spanish olive oil cake batter.

6. Next, cut an orange into thin slices and place them in the bottom of a greased and floured cake tin with a few tablespoons of sugar. This is an optional step but it gives the classic look of a Valencia orange cake.

7. Then, pour the cake batter into the cake tin.

8. Now bake it for 40 minutes or until the fresh orange cake is golden on the outside. You can check if it is cooked by inserting a toothpick in the center and it should come out clean.

9. Let the cake cool before unmolding it. Then you can serve the Spanish orange cake.

Substitution of Ingredients

This is the best recipe for the orange cake, and the ingredients are pretty basic, but you can make a few substitutions to the orange cake ingredients.

This is a pretty moist orange cake recipe with a slightly chewy texture near the edges, but you can make it softer if you replace 1/2 of orange juice with the same amount of whole milk.

Instead of white sugar, you can make the best orange cake recipe with brown sugar too, but add 1/2 cup more so it doesn’t lose the freshness.

Lastly, you can prepare this easy orange cake recipe with gluten-free flour, or even with almond flour.

Tips on Serving Spanish Orange Cake

As soon as you finish making this simple orange cake recipe you will have the best Spanish dessert or sweet snack, but you can take it to the next level while serving.

For example, the Spanish orange cake goes well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, especially if the cake is slightly warm.

You can also serve the moist orange sponge cake with whipped cream, as the creamy flavor helps to contrast with the orange one.

If you are having a party or an afternoon tea at your house, then you can prepare other Spanish cake recipes like the Spanish almond cake or the Spanish milk cake.

How to Store Spanish Orange Cake

Spanish orange cake is a delicious dessert that can be enjoyed for several days if stored correctly.

You can store the best orange cake at room temperature for 4 days by wrapping it in plastic wrap and leaving it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

You can also store the cake in the refrigerator for 4 days, you should place it in an airtight container or cover it with plastic wrap before storing it in the fridge.

If you need to keep the Spanish orange cake for a longer time, you can freeze it without any problem if you store it in a covered container.

Keep in mind that the cake may lose some of its texture and flavor after thawing, so it is recommended that you eat it as soon as possible.

Recipe Card: Spanish Orange Cake

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