Apple-Orange Cake 🍊🍎✨
This moist and fragrant cake combines the sweetness of apples with the brightness of oranges. Perfect for cozy afternoons, festive gatherings, or a simple homemade dessert that feels special.
Ingredients 🛒
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ½ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions 👩🍳
- Prep oven: Preheat to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs with sugar until light. Add oil, orange juice, and zest.
- Combine: Gradually fold dry mixture into wet mixture until smooth.
- Add apples: Pour batter into pan. Arrange apple slices on top in a circular pattern.
- Bake: Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Finish: Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- Extra flavor: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
- Variation: Swap apples for pears or add dried cranberries.
- Serving idea: Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
- Kcal: ~220 per slice
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Apple-Orange Cake—citrusy, moist, and beautifully homemade 🍊🍎✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you enjoy it with coffee or tea?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next cozy bake.” • “Tag a friend who loves fruity cakes.” • “Golden crust, citrus aroma, apple sweetness.”