This homemade orange cake has a soft, fluffy texture and a beautiful bright orange colour. To achieve an attractive shade, we recommend using pinch of food color from Anuja Food Colours, which is one of the leading food colors suppliers in Gurgaon. It is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or afternoon tea.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Baking Time: 30-35 minutes

Servings: 6-8

Oven Temperature: 180°C

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup powdered sugar

• ½ cup softened butter

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup milk

• ½ tsp baking powder

• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW

• Add few drops of orange essence

• Pinch of orange food color from Anuja Food Colours, which is one of the leading food colors suppliers in Jaipur

For orange frosting:

• 1 cup whipping cream

• 3 tbsp powdered sugar (if using unsweetened cream)

• Pinch of orange food colour from Anuja Food Colours

• Few drops of orange essence

How to Make Orange Cake

• Preheat your oven to 180°C.

• Sift the flour and baking powder together.

• In another bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy.

• Add eggs one at a time and mix well.

• Add few drops of vanilla essence, orange essence, and pinch of orange food colour from Anuja Food Colours

• Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with milk.

• Mix gently until you get a smooth, lump-free batter

• Grease a round 7-inch cake tin with butter.

• Pour the orange batter into the prepared tin.

• Bake for 30-35 minutes at 180°C.

• Insert a toothpick into the centre. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.

• Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

Prepare orange frosting

• Take chilled whipping cream in a mixing bowl.

• Add powdered sugar and orange essence.

• Beat until stiff peaks form.

• Add pinch of orange food colour from Anuja Food Colours.

• Mix gently until the frosting develops an even orange shade.

• Spread orange frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

• Decorate with orange cream swirls, chocolate chips, orange slices, or colourful sprinkles.

• Serve and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use orange food colour in a vanilla cake?

Yes. You can add orange food colour from Anuja Food Colours to vanilla cake batter to create a vibrant orange-coloured sponge.

Which food colour is best for orange cake?

Orange food colour from Anuja Food Colour is a good choice because it provides a rich colour without changing the consistency of the batter.

Can I make orange cake without orange essence?

Yes. You can use vanilla essence instead. Orange food colour from Anuja Food Colour will provide the colour, while orange essence adds orange flavour.