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Mary Berry Orange Drizzle Cake

Mary Berry Orange Drizzle Cake
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Mary Berry’s Orange Drizzle Cake is a light and fluffy sponge cake made with fresh orange zest and juice, then soaked with a sweet orange syrup to enhance its flavor and keep it moist. It’s a variation of the traditional lemon drizzle cake but with a slightly sweeter, more aromatic orange twist.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 175g self-raising flour
  • 175g unsalted butter (softened)
  • 175g caster sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • 2 tbsp milk

For the Orange Drizzle:

  • 100g icing sugar
  • Juice of 1 orange

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F.
  • Grease and line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with parchment paper.

Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugar

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and caster sugar together until pale and fluffy.

Step 3: Add the Eggs and Dry Ingredients

  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding a spoonful of flour with each to prevent curdling.
  • Sift in the remaining flour and baking powder, folding gently until combined.

Step 4: Add the Orange Zest and Milk

  • Stir in the orange zest and milk to keep the batter smooth and moist.

Step 5: Bake the Cake

  • Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6: Prepare the Orange Drizzle

  • While the cake bakes, mix orange juice and icing sugar in a bowl until smooth.

Step 7: Drizzle the Cake

  • Once baked, remove from the oven and prick the top with a skewer.
  • Pour the orange drizzle over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.

Step 8: Cool and Serve

  • Let the cake cool completely before slicing.
  • Serve with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat!

Find it online: https://britishrecipeshub.co.uk/mary-berry-orange-drizzle-cake/