Orange Blossom Cake

Orange Blossom Cake is a delicate and fragrant dessert that captures the essence of orange blossoms, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and citrus. This light and airy cake is perfect for a warm day or as a refreshing finish to any meal.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Granulated sugar - 100 grams
• Unsalted butter, softened - 50 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Milk - 50 milliliters
• Orange blossom water - 1 tablespoon
• Zest of 1 orange
• Salt - a pinch
• Powdered sugar - for dusting

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the orange blossom water and orange zest gently into the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 48 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 22 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Contains vitamin C from orange zest, which supports immune function.
• The use of orange blossom water can have calming effects and may improve mood.

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