Moroccan Orange Cake

A traditional Moroccan Orange Cake is a quick and easy dessert that is the perfect way to end a flavorful meal!

Ingredients

4 large eggs

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup canola oil

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp. baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

Zest of one very large orange or two medium oranges

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 TBsp. orange water

powdered sugar for dusting

Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour or spray with baking spray, a 10-cup Bundt pan set aside.

1. Zest and juice orange (s) set aside.

2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and set aside

3. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, orange zest and sugar until thick. Gradually beat in the oil.

4. Add the flour mixture and orange juice. Beat until smooth, then add vanilla and orange water.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, tap out the air bubbles on the counter or flour. bake for 40 - 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.

6. Remove cake from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Turn cake out onto a cooling rack and allow to cool completely. Dust cake with powdered sugar and serve.