Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp orange zest
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup boiling water
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8 inch square baking dish.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, ground cloves, and salt.
Step 3: Stir in the milk, melted butter, orange zest, and lemon zest until the mixture forms a smooth batter.
Step 4: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish using a spatula.
Step 5: In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
Step 6: Mix the fresh orange juice with the boiling water. Carefully pour this liquid over the back of a spoon onto the top of the batter in the dish.
Step 7: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center of the cake is set and the top is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Always use fresh citrus zest for the best aroma. The boiling water is crucial for creating the sauce layer.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT40M
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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