For those of us who love desserts but prefer something not-too-sweet, you can’t go past a beautiful orange cake.
They’re wonderfully moist and fluffy, but the addition of fresh citrus fruits gives them a lovely zest that cuts through the richness.
This recipe collection is full of every kind of orange cake you could ever want, from choc-orange mousse cakes, to drizzly syrup cakes and a creamy chiffon recipe. Take a flick through and see what catches your eye for dessert this weekend.
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Sweet potato cake with candied orange
Sweet potato cake with candied orange
It’s cake with a healthy twist. Made with sweet potato, orange and almond meal this moist cake is topped with sweetened ricotta and candied orange
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Citrus almond twist
With layers of sweet almond and citrus filling and pillowly bread, this citrus almond twist is the ultimate afternoon tea companion.
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Orange labne cheesecake with ruby fruit salad
Orange labne cheesecake with ruby fruit salad
You’ll love our orange labne cheesecake. The creamy centre contrasts beautifully with ruby fruit salad of raspberries, blood orange and grapefruit.
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Whole orange cake with citrus icing
Whole orange cake with citrus icing
Celebrate the fresh zing of orange flavours with this easy cake recipe that’s light, fluffy, and has just the right amount of sweetness.
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Flourless almond, plum and orange blossom loaf
Flourless almond, plum and orange blossom loaf
It is packed full of flavour and is gorgeous served warm with a pot of tea.
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Blood orange cake with blueberry compote
Blood orange cake with blueberry compote
This buttery citrus cake gets a lovely moist texture thanks to semolina, almond meal and blood orange juice then topped off with blueberry compote.
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Citrus and ginger bundt cake
This recipe allows you to pick your favourite citrus for a sweet and spicy cake.
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Orange and passionfruit cake with passionfruit icing
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Orange blossom semolina cake with honey spiced yoghurt
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Whole orange cake
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Whole orange and coconut cake
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Whole orange semolina cake with rosemary syrup
Whole orange semolina cake with rosemary syrup
The wonderful thing about this recipe is that it is so incredibly moist. It also looks stunning and is a real treat for dessert or even a decadent afternoon tea.
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Orange and blueberry syrup cake
Orange and blueberry syrup cake
A thick wedge of this zesty cake goes perfectly with a hot cup of tea.
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Chocolate orange mousse cake
With a texture this silky and a flavour this heavenly, you’ll not be able to resist a second helping of this decadent chocolate orange mousse cake. It really is that good.
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Orange drippy syrup cake
My mum used to make pineapple upside-down cake when I was a kid. This orange version is lovely – syrupy, sweet and satisfying.
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Orange marmalade and cranberry cake
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Orange, fennel and pine nut cake with orange syrup
The combination of sweet orange cake and fragrant fennel works perfectly together to create a flavour-packed dessert, perfect for people who don’t have a massive sweet-tooth.
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Orange pound cake with candied cumquats
Orange pound cake with candied cumquats
As the name suggests, pound cakes originally consisted of a pound each of sugar, butter, flour and eggs, which made them very large cakes.
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Moist whole orange cake
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Orange and poppy seed syrup cake
This light and fluffy orange poppy seed cake with a delightfully sweet orange syrup will satisfy your sweet tooth and have you coming back for more!
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Sugar-free rosemary, labne and orange tart
Sugar-free rosemary, labne and orange tart
Make this unusual combination the star of your next gathering. Sugar-free and gluten-free too, it will wow your guests.
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Tangelo tart with candied blood oranges
Treat yourself with this scrumptiously sweet tangelo tart with sweet candied blood oranges. The perfect dessert to serve at your next dinner party, for a birthday or just an indulgent treat.
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Citrus almond twist
With layers of sweet almond and citrus filling and pillowly bread, this citrus almond twist is the ultimate afternoon tea companion.
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Flourless orange & white chocolate cake
Flourless orange & white chocolate cake
Moist, dense and sweet – what more could you want in a cake?
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Citrus butter cake
Citrus lovers, this one’s for you. A spongey citrus cake with glace icing and candied orange and lemon slices.
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Gluten-free orange syrup cake
Syrup cakes are popular in many parts of the world, using local spices or fruit to add moisture and flavour. This orange flavoured gluten free version is light and delicious. Enjoy it on its own or with a little whipped cream.
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Chocolate orange polenta cake
Moist, dense and dripping with syrup, this chocolate orange polenta cake is a very grown-up way to recapture a childhood love for jaffa cakes.
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Blood orange hazelnut cake
This beautiful hazelnut cake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The blood orange topping creates a lovely syrupy moisture throughout the dessert, which is brilliant served warm or cool.
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Orange marmalade cake
For a delightful afternoon treat, serve this cake with butter for spreading and a pot of tea.
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Orange, semolina and rhubarb cake
Orange, semolina and rhubarb cake
For a special afternoon tea, serve this beautiful cake with a drizzle of orange-rhubarb syrup and softly whipped cream.
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Orange syrup cakes
Rich, moist little orange cakes are finished beautifully with a drizzle of hot orange syrup.
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Honey muscat syrup cake
Drizzled with a creamy yoghurt topping and sticky orange syrup, this honey muscat syrup cake is simply irresistible! Enjoy a little slice of heaven with your morning cuppa.
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Orange almond Victoria sponge
This wonderfully fluffy cake with its citrus undertones and indulgent almond exterior is truly worthy of its royal name.
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Sweet pea, cinnamon and orange cake
Citrus-lovers will adore this sweet pea and orange cake layered with decadent orange buttercream. Indulging in this one is an utter delight.
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St Clement’s citrus cake
Oranges and lemons, say the ingredients of our St Clement’s cake. You’ll also need mandarins for this stand-out dessert. Then just finish it off with our citrus syrup for a moist and tangy treat.
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Gluten-free orange cake with labne
Gluten-free orange cake with labne
So much to labne about this cake.
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Orange and blueberry cake
Golden, moist and wonderfully sweet, cut yourself a thick slice of this beautiful orange and blueberry cake. Serve with a pot of tea for an indulgent morning treat.
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