Turmeric and Orange Spice Cake Recipe
Look no further for your next baking adventure, as the “Turmeric and Orange Spice Cake” has won the leading spot in our hearts and palates. It’s a tangy treat that intertwines the tartness of fresh oranges with the earthy warmth of turmeric. A heavenly harmony of flavors that’s nothing short of poetry on a plate, one bite, and you’ll be spellbound!
Ingredients
- 2 large organic oranges
- 250 grams of fine caster sugar
- 1 tablespoon of ground turmeric
- 300 grams of self-raising flour
- A pinch of salt
- 4 free-range eggs
- 200 grams of soft unsalted butter
- 100 grams of Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grate the zest from the oranges and squeeze out the juice.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Stir in the flour, salt, turmeric, and orange zest. Add the yogurt and orange juice and combine all ingredients until a uniform, smooth batter is achieved.
- Pour the batter into a greased and lined 20 cm cake tin and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in a tin for 10 minutes, remove and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Feel free to add another layer of flavor complexity by studding your cake with candied ginger pieces or a sprinkle of cinnamon. For vegan lovers, substitute the eggs with a flaxseed or chia seed equivalent, and swap the Greek yogurt with a dairy-free alternative. Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free self-raising flour.