Description
A classic Greek orange cake known as 1-2-3-4, named after its simple ingredient ratios. Moist, fragrant, and easy to prepare, it’s perfect for everyday baking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vegetable oil, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can dust the cake with powdered sugar or drizzle with orange glaze for extra flavor.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Substitute vegetable oil with light olive oil for a more Mediterranean flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
