Lebanese orange blossom cake

Combines the citrusy zest of oranges with the floral notes of orange blossom water, creates a light and refreshing treat.
  • Preparation Time: 20 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Cooling Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Cake:

200g self-raising flour

200g caster sugar

200g unsalted butter, softened

4 medium eggs

Zest of 2 oranges

2 tablespoons orange blossom water

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Syrup:

100g caster sugar

Juice of 2 oranges

2 tablespoons orange blossom water

Decoration:

50g chopped pistachios and/or almonds

Orange zest

 

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 180ยฐC (160ยฐC fan)/350ยฐF/gas mark 4.
  • Grease and line a 20cm (8-inch) round cake tin.

Prepare the Cake Batter:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in the orange zest and orange blossom water.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

Bake the Cake:

  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Syrup:

  • While the cake is baking, make the syrup.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and orange juice.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and stir in the orange blossom water.

Soak the Cake:

  • Once the cake has cooled, poke holes all over the top with a skewer.
  • Slowly pour the syrup over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

Decorate:

  • Sprinkle the chopped pistachios or almonds and orange zest over the top of the cake.

 

Per serving
  • Calories: 340 kcal
  • Protein: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Sugars: 30g
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Fibre: 1g
  • Salt: 0.3g

In this recipe:

Indulge in the delicate and fragrant flavours of an orange blossom cake, perfect for afternoon tea or a special dessert.

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