BEST Orange Drizzle Traybake Cake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the BEST Orange Drizzle Traybake Cake, a light and airy dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of fresh oranges with a zesty glaze. This cake is not only easy to make but also perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or an afternoon tea party. With its vibrant orange taste and moist texture, this traybake is bound to impress your guests. Plus, it’s versatile enough to serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 200 g icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1–2 tablespoons orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180℃ (160℃ for fan ovens) and line an 8×10-inch baking tin with baking paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract.
- Gradually whisk in eggs, then incorporate self-raising flour and milk until smooth. Gently fold in orange zest.
- Pour batter into the lined tin and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg