Orange flavoured cake must have been the first cake I learned to make from my mother and then my daughter learned this cake from me as well.
A few days ago I read at Life’s feast a Blood Orange Yoghurt Cake and although I never used to like blood oranges (probably from the name) I wanted to give it a try. Unfortunately when I looked for some blood oranges to buy I did not find any but still I was determined to make the cake, inspired by Jamie’s recipe. I made my own twist to her recipe and added pieces of oranges in the cake.
The cake turned out to be perfect with a lovely creamy taste and the orange pieces were a bite of sweet freshness here and there. Although my glaze came out too thin, next time I will make the glaze I shall add less orange syrup or rather more icing sugar.
My mother used to love orange flavoured cakes so I am sure that if she were alive she would have loved this cake.
This recipe goes to my event Celebrating Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day is celebrated on the 10th of May in many countries so this year do something special for your mother. She is your mom after all and she probably devoted years of her life taking care of you and making the person you are today. Mother’s Day is also about spending quality time with your mother so why not prepare an old family recipe together this year?
Orange and yoghurt cake – Recipe adapted from Jamie’s Recipe
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 1 hour
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Ingredients: |
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500 |
Grams |
Self rising flour |
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6 |
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Eggs |
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2 |
Strained |
Greek Yoghurts (400 grams) |
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1 ½ |
Cups |
Sugar |
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140 |
grams |
Margarine at room temperature |
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2 |
Tbsp |
Orange rind |
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½ |
tsp |
Salt |
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1 |
Medium |
Orange, peeled and skin removed |
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For orange syrup |
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1 |
Cup |
Orange juice |
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4 |
Tbsp |
Icing sugar |
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For orange glaze: |
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½ |
Cup |
Orange syrup |
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Cup |
Icing sugar |
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Directions |
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1. |
Preheat oven at 180 degrees C. |
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Separate yolks from whites and beat the egg whites into a stiff meringue and set aside. |
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3. |
Whisk the eggs yolks with sugar until white. |
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Add the butter a spoon at a time until incorporated and then add the yoghurt and orange rind and whisk for about 10 minutes at full speed. |
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Reduce mixer speed to medium and add the flour and whisk until the batter is ready. |
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Using a rubber spatula gently fold in the meringue and the orange pieces. |
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Grease and flour a baking tin and pour in the batter. |
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Bake for about an hour until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. |
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Remove the cake to a wire rack and allow to cool (about 15 minutes). |
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Bring the orange juice and icing sugar to a boil and simmer for five minutes. |
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While the cake is still warm pour half the syrup, a spoonful at a time until it is absorbed. |
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Sift the icing sugar and add the orange syrup gradually, mixing until the glaze has the right consistency. Some orange syrup may remain and if you wish to add it all, add more icing sugar. |
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Pour the glaze on top with a spoon |
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Tags: Cakes, Food events, Mother's day
May 6th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Your cake looks so good! The orange pieces in the cake sound delicious too. This is a great cake for Mother’s Day.
May 6th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
A perfect foam cake for the breakfast with a cup of black coffee.
May 6th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
I too love citrus cakes…I plan to do a similar one next week using lemons and yoghurt…we have an abundance of citrus here at the moment!
May 6th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Wow, I am so tempted after seeing the yogurt orange cake… its so moist and soft…. Happy mothers days to you too… Have blogrolled you shall drop in for more…
May 6th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
A wonderful cake! What a delightful flavor it must ahve! Happy Mother’s Day, Ivy!
Cheers,
Rosa
May 7th, 2009 at 12:33 am
Yogurt has a a wonderous way of making cakes and desserts so moist.
May 7th, 2009 at 12:59 am
This sounds wonderful and I like the addition of yogurt. I’ve made something similar myself, though I think I included some cornmeal in mine.
May 7th, 2009 at 1:33 am
This cake looks lovely Ivy, I love the orange flavor and that it’s orange!
May 7th, 2009 at 3:17 am
This looks so good! I love cakes that are flavored with citrus, and when you add yogurt to baked goods it makes them so moist!
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May 7th, 2009 at 3:48 am
This looks very delicious, so full of orange flavor, very lovely.
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May 7th, 2009 at 6:48 am
OMG..cake looks soo good. I can virtually imagine the aroma of cake and also its taste.
May 7th, 2009 at 6:58 am
Hi Ivy…thats an awesome cake…looks really delicious and I love citrus flavored cakes. They are just so refreshing.
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May 7th, 2009 at 8:18 am
Hi Ivy..
First time to ur blog ..Orange yogurt cake looks awesome .Tempting clicks …
love
veena
May 7th, 2009 at 8:33 am
Am trying this this weekend! Have 3 lbs of oranges. Thanks for the recipe!
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May 7th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Just found out from jugalbandi place you are having mothers day even, will have to miss it ivy, i am really sorry, just posted the last recipe for this week.
Cake looks so yumm, i love the flavour of oranges in cake andthis i would love it for sure.
May 7th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Mmmmmmm, this looks delicious and really refreshing. Happy Mother’s Day, Ivy! I know you are a wonderful Mum!
May 7th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
That is one delicious looking cake my friend! I am sure the flavors work great together and any mom would love to have this for mother’s day
May 7th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Oh wow awesome…..Looks soft and yum….
May 7th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Yogurt and orange is a wonderful combination. Try the recipe using extra virgin olive oil instead of margarine. You’ll love it.
May 7th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
I love yogurt cakes and I love orange cakes, so this is would be wonderful. Mariana is right - olive oil in a cake is lovely too
May 7th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
A citrus flavour always wins next only to chocolate though.
May 7th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Lovely cake Ivy, it sounds delicious. I enjoy orange flavors in cakes such as this as well. I am sure your mom would have enjoyed it very much.
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May 8th, 2009 at 4:12 am
I love cakes with lemons so I would love this one also. Looks so moist and yummy.
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May 8th, 2009 at 5:20 am
This cake looks amazing. I bet the orange flavor is fantastic.
May 8th, 2009 at 7:16 am
Delicious looking cake!
May 8th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Ciao Ivy ! how are you ? Your orange cake looks so delicious ! I really want to prepare it now !!
May 8th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Hi Ivy. I am drooling looking at the cake. I want to make it rights now.
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May 8th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
I love cakes with yogurt! This looks so nice and moist!
May 9th, 2009 at 6:17 am
What a beautiful cake Ivy. Just by chance, this post brought your event to my attention, and I will send a submission to you shortly - which coincidentally also features oranges!
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May 9th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Hi Ivy, I believe this is my first time here. You have many delicious recipes in your blog that I’d like to try one day.
What a delicious cake to celebrate Mother’s day!
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May 10th, 2009 at 4:20 am
This looks lovely Ivy with all that greek yogurt..yum! Happy mom’s day to you.
May 11th, 2009 at 12:51 am
Happy Mother’s Day Ivy
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