SafePlates

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Mix in the orange zest and orange juice until well combined.
5. Sift together the flour and baking powder, then add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir just until the batter is smooth and pourable.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.