Orange Cake with Chocolate Glaze

Orange Cake is a fragrant and moist dessert that highlights the fresh, citrusy flavor of oranges. It's often made with orange juice and zest, making it both flavorful and refreshing. This cake can be enjoyed plain, with a glaze, or even frosted for a more decadent treat.

Ingredients:

- 100g fresh orange juice

- 100ml oil

- 2 eggs

- 100g sugar

- 170g flour

- 2 teaspoons baking powder

For Decoration:

- Melted chocolate

- Orange zest

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a cake pan or line it with parchment paper. I used glass pan 12cm x 20cm.

2. In a small bowl, mix the orange zest with sugar. This will infuse the sugar with a delightful citrus flavor.

3. In a separate large mixing bowl, and the eggs and mix it with sugar.

4. Pour in the orange juice and oil.

5. Whisk the mixture to combine together

6. Sift in the flour and baking powder

7. Mix well until combined and free of lumps.

8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

10. Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing it.

11. Once cooled, drizzle the cake with melted chocolate and sprinkle with additional orange zest for a decorative finish.