Sourdough orange cake

Here's a delightful recipe for a sourdough orange cake that combines the tanginess of sourdough with the bright flavor of orange!

Ingredients:

- For the Cake:

- 1 cup active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

- 2 large eggs

- 1 cup all-purpose flour

- ½ cup almond flour (or additional all-purpose flour)

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- ½ teaspoon baking soda

- ½ teaspoon salt

- ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice

- Zest of 2 oranges

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- For the Orange Syrup:

- ½ cup granulated sugar

- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice

- Zest of 1 orange

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. Mix the Butter and Sugar:

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add Eggs and Sourdough:

Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the active sourdough starter until well combined.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:

In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

5. Incorporate Wet Ingredients:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the orange juice. Mix until just combined. Stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract.

6. Bake the Cake:

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Prepare the Orange Syrup:

While the cake is baking, combine the sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

8. Cool and Glaze:

Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. While the cake is still warm, poke holes in the top with a toothpick and drizzle the orange syrup over it.

9. Serve:

Allow the cake to absorb the syrup and cool completely before slicing. Enjoy your delicious sourdough orange cake!

This cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any occasion. Enjoy the combination of flavors and the unique texture from the sourdough