Glazed Orange Cake

A tangy citrus flavored cake with warm glaze that makes it tender & moist....makes you craving for more...

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1 tsp orange extract
• For the glaze
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1/2 cup sugar

For the cake

Sieve together flour & baking powder & set aside.

Cream together butter & sugar till frothy. Add one egg at a time & beat well.

Reduce the speed of the mixer & add the dry mixture alternating with milk. Add the orange extract & zest.

Pour in a cake or loaf pan. Sprinkle some zest on top.

Bake in a 350F preheated oven for 30-45 mins.

Prepare the glaze : Mix together orange juice, zest & sugar.

Cook on slow heat for a few mins till the sugar has dissolved.

Drizzle the glaze over the hot cake & the cake soak up all the glaze.

Cool the cake completely before cutting into slices.

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.