Indulge in the zesty delight of Orange Streusel Cake!
Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Streusel Topping:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• Zest of 2 oranges
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• Powdered sugar for dusting
Directions:
. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, softened butter, sugar, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
. Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan to create the shortbread crust.
. For the streusel topping, mix flour, sugar, and cold butter , orange zest, orange juice until crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the cake batter.
. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
. Allow the cake to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
. Slice, serve, and savor the citrusy bliss!