Description
A flavorful Molasses Orange Tea Cake that combines warm spices with fresh orange zest, perfect for tea time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- Zest of 1 orange
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Optional: Glaze (1 cup powdered sugar mixed with 2-3 tablespoons orange juice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the molasses and orange juice to the butter mixture, mixing until combined. Slowly add the dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Gently fold in the orange zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, mix powdered sugar with orange juice to create a glaze and drizzle it over the cooled cake.
- Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
- Slice and serve with a cup of tea or coffee.
Notes
- For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or raisins.
- This cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- The flavors improve over time, making it a great make-ahead dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Molasses Orange Tea Cake, tea cake, dessert, baking