A soft orangy treat

This orange‑scented cake is a simple, feel‑good treat. Freshly squeezed orange juice brings natural flavor, and it is good for snacking, sharing, or enjoying alongside a warm drink. With minimal prep, it’s the kind of recipe you can do for a birthday party, a dinner dessert or to have for breakfast.

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 250 gr flour
• 1 packet baking powder
• 100 gr sugar
• 50 gr sunflower oil
• 2 packets vanilla sugar
• 3 oranges

Process:

1. Prepare the orange juice: Cut 2 oranges in half. Squeeze out the juice and set it aside. From the remaining half. Cut the remaining orange in thin slices. Image 2
2. Whisk the base: In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until light and smooth. Image 3
3. Add the oil: Pour in the sunflower oil and mix gently.
4. Incorporate dry ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, and vanilla sugar. Mix until just combined. Image 4
5. Add the orange juice: Pour in the freshly squeezed juice and stir until the batter is even.
6. Decorate: Pour the batter into a greased pan and gently place the orange slice on top.
7. Bake: Bake until golden and set, then let cool before slicing. Image 5

Main tools needed for the preparation:

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk (or electric mixer)
• Citrus juicer (manual or electric)
• Cutting board + Sharp knife
• Measuring scale or cups
• Spatula
• Cake pan (loaf or round) + Baking paper or oil for greasing
• Oven

Gallery

• Image 1 Ingredients for the base

• Image 2 Preparing the juice

• Image 3 Mixing wet ingredients

• Image 4 Mixture

• Image 5 Final Product