An Orange Cake To Die For

The smell of oranges wafting through the house is such a gorgeous aroma, be it a burning candle or a boiling orange on the stove. One of my favourite cakes is a simple orange cake. Perfect paired with coffee for afternoon tea. And don't forget your lashings of cream!

Ingredients

• 125g butter softened
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup caster sugar
• 1 1.2 cup self raising flour sifted
• 1 tablespoon orange rind zested

Orange Icing Ingredients

• 1/3 cup butter softened
• 1 1/2 cup icing sugar sifted
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1/2 tablespoon orange rind zested

Method

1. Combine all cake ingredients and beat thoroughly for 3min.
2. Pour mixture into a greased 20cm x 10cm loaf or 20cm ring tin.
3. Bake in the centre of the oven at 180c for 30-40min.
4. Turn onto wire rack and allow to cool.
5. Combine all icing ingredients and mix until smooth.
6. Pour icing onto the cake.