Orange Cake

Oranges grown in the fertile soils of the Mazowe Valley, about 40 minutes out of, are world-renowned. These oranges are exported to the USA, Russia, China,  South Africa, Spain, and some Middle Eastern Countries, including Saudi Arabia.

Oranges are available almost all year round here in Zimbabwe, and we’re fortunate enough to be able to pick them up from fruit sellers on nearly every corner.

I love using oranges to make this detectable Orange Cake. Its soft, chiffon texture coupled with the tang of orange zest in the glaze is genuinely a heavenly combination.

For the glaze, you’ll need:

1 and a half cups of icing sugar
Juice of half an orange
1 tsp orange zest

In a bowl add icing sugar and zest. Add enough orange juice and whisk until a smooth, slightly thick but still runny consistency is achieved.
Pour the glaze over the cake and decorate with orange slices or as desired.