Description
This BEST Orange Drizzle Traybake Cake is a moist, fluffy, and citrusy treat perfect for any occasion. Combining a buttery cake base infused with fresh orange zest and topped with a smooth orange icing drizzle, it offers bright, tangy flavors balanced with sweet richness. Easy to make and quick to bake, it is ideal for tea times, celebrations, or as a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 250 g Softened butter
- 250 g Caster sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 Medium Eggs
- 250 g Self-raising flour
- 3 Tablespoons Milk
- Zest of 1 Orange
Topping
- 200 g Icing sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1-2 Tablespoons Orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180℃ (160℃ for fan ovens) and line an 8×10-inch baking tin with baking paper to ensure easy removal of the cake after baking.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, whisk together the softened butter and caster sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, then stir in the vanilla extract to incorporate its fragrant flavor evenly.
- Add Eggs, Flour, and Milk: Gradually whisk in the eggs, followed by the self-raising flour and milk, a little at a time. This process ensures a smooth cake batter without lumps. Finally, gently fold in the orange zest to infuse the batter with fresh citrus aroma.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before carefully flipping it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents sogginess and helps maintain texture.
- Prepare the Orange Icing: Mix the icing sugar and freshly squeezed orange juice together until you form a smooth, thick icing. Spread this evenly over the cooled cake and sprinkle the extra orange zest on top for an added burst of flavor and decorative finish.
- Set and Serve: Let the cake sit at room temperature until the icing hardens, then cut the cake into 12 slices and enjoy your delicious orange drizzle traybake.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier whisking and better cake texture.
- For a more intense orange flavor, use organic oranges to get more fragrant zest and juice.
- Check your cake around the 25-minute mark to avoid overbaking and drying out.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- This cake can be frozen for up to one month; thaw fully before icing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
