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Orange Castella Cake

Orange Castella Cake – A Light & Zesty Delight to Savor

This Orange Castella Cake is a delightful dessert with a refreshing citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 48 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Bread Flour Can be substituted with all-purpose flour.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt No substitutes needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Always use fresh zest.
  • 1/4 cup Canola Oil Vegetable oil can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Can be substituted with agave syrup.
  • 1/4 cup Hot Water No alternative necessary.
  • 4 large Eggs Use at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Do not substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Lemon juice can be used as a substitute.
For the Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar Optional for dusting.
  • 1 orange Thinly Sliced Oranges Any citrus can be used.

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Loaf pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Orange Castella Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the bread flour, salt, and orange zest until combined.
  3. In a small bowl, mix canola oil, honey, and hot water until blended; set aside.
  4. In a mixer, beat the eggs on medium speed until frothy, then gradually add sugar and cream of tartar. Beat for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Slowly mix in the prepared wet mixture into the whipped egg batter until combined.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg batter until no dry streaks remain.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 30-33 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  9. Trim the edges if desired, dust with powdered sugar, and top with thinly sliced oranges before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and avoid opening the oven too soon while baking.

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