A delicate cake infused with orange blossom water and topped with a light orange glaze, adorned with candied orange slices. This refined dessert captures the essence of Mediterranean gardens.
Ingredients:
- 🍊 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🍬 3/4 cup sugar
- 🧈 1/2 cup melted butter
- 🥚 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 🌼 2 tbsp orange blossom water
- 🍊 Zest of 1 orange (for enhanced flavor)
- 🍊 Candied orange slices (for decoration)
- 🍬 1/3 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
- 🍊 2 tbsp fresh orange juice (for the glaze)
Directions:
🥄 Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C, fan-assisted). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
🍊 Prepare the batter:
- In a large bowl, mix 🍊 flour and 🍬 sugar.
- Add 🧈 melted butter and 🥚 eggs, then stir until smooth.
- Gently fold in 🌼 orange blossom water and 🍊 orange zest until evenly combined.
🍰 Bake the cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
🍬 Prepare the orange glaze:
- In a bowl, whisk 🍬 powdered sugar with 🍊 orange juice until smooth and slightly runny.
🌟 Final decoration:
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, letting it flow gently over the sides.
- Arrange 🍊 candied orange slices on top for a colorful and elegant finish.
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 50–55 minutes
🔥 Calories: Approximately 300 kcal per serving
🍽️ Servings: 8–10