Name: Orange Magic Cake recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 4 eggs separated; 3/4 cup caster sugar; 125g melted butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3/4 cup plain flour; 420ml milk; 2 tbs orange zest; 1/2 cup orange juice

by Greer Worsley Last updated on 09/09/2019

We've given the traditional lemon cake a zesty twist with the use of oranges. This clever cake magically seperates into custard and cake layers in the oven for a rich dessert the whole family will love. - Greer Worsley

Ingredients

4 eggs separated
3/4 cup caster sugar
125g melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup plain flour
420ml milk
2 tbs orange zest
1/2 cup orange juice

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 170C. Grease and line a 20cm square cake tin.
Step 2

Using hand beaters or a stand mixer, beat egg whites until stiff.
Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk yolks and sugar until pale. Add butter and vanilla and continue to beat for another minute. Mix in the flour. Add the milk, zest and juice, and beat well.
Step 4

Gently fold through the egg whites a third at a time until all of it has been just incorporated. Pour into prepared tin and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden on top and slightly wobbly. Allow to cool completely in the tin, dust with icing sugar, slice into squares and serve.