Julie Goodwin’s Orange Syrup Cake

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 4
Scrumptious Orange Syrup Cake by Julie Goodwin
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Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

250 g butter
200 g caster sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
4 eggs
1 2/3 cups self raising flour
1 teaspoon ginger powder
syrup
1 cup caster sugar
1 cup fresh orange juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
560
Sugar
52g
Fat
28g
Julie Goodwin's Orange Syrup Cake is a simple and easy-to-follow recipe that produces a delightful and flavorful cake. Orange and ginger are a perfect marriage of flavors, and the syrupy goodness is a heavenly finish. This cake is a great option for afternoon tea or dessert, and can be served with ice-cream on the side. It is easy to make and is sure to impress your guests. It's also perfect for those last-minute cravings because it can be whipped up quickly.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Line and grease a round cake tin.
2.Beat the butter, sugar and orange zest in a large bowl until light and creamy.
3.Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4.Stir in the sifted flour and ginger powder until just combined.
5.Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the surface with a spatula.
6.Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
7.In the meantime, prepare syrup by combining sugar and orange juice in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
8.Pour syrup over cake while it's still warm.
9.Cool cake in the tin before moving it to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

Julie Goodwin’s Orange Syrup Cake is a deliciously moist and light cake that is quick and easy to make.

The fresh orange flavour and aroma is a refreshing surprise, with ginger adding a lovely zing.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar and fat content.

It is not suitable for those with gluten or dairy sensitivities.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Orange zest is packed with antioxidants that are good for your skin and immunity,
while ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that can help alleviate pain and bloating.

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