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27/07/2026

🍊 Orange Sponge Cake Recipe

Ingredients
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (200g) sugar
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
• ½ cup (120ml) fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup milk (optional, for a softer texture)

Instructions
1. Prepare the oven
• Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
• Grease and line a round cake pan with baking paper.
2. Mix the eggs and sugar
• Beat eggs and sugar together for 5–7 minutes until pale, fluffy, and doubled in volume.
3. Add wet ingredients
• Slowly add oil, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
• Mix gently until combined.
4. Add dry ingredients
• Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Fold into the batter gently to keep the air in the mixture.
5. Bake
• Pour batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 35–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and decorate
• Allow the cake to cool before removing from the pan.
• Decorate with fresh orange slices or dust with powdered sugar.

Tips for a Soft Fluffy Cake

âś… Use room-temperature eggs
âś… Do not overmix after adding flour
âś… Beat eggs and sugar well to create a light sponge texture

Enjoy your moist and delicious orange sponge cake 🍊🍰

27/07/2026

Chocolate Custard Cake with Chocolate Ganache Recipe

Ingredients

For the Custard Cake:
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt

For the Chocolate Topping (Ganache):
• 200g dark or milk chocolate
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional for extra shine)
• Cocoa powder for dusting

Method
1. Prepare the batter
• Preheat oven to 170°C.
• Grease and line a square baking pan.
• Whisk eggs and sugar until slightly creamy.
• Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix well.
• Sift in flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
• Mix until smooth and lump-free.
2. Bake the custard cake
• Pour batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 45–55 minutes until set and lightly golden.
• Allow it to cool completely.
3. Make the chocolate ganache
• Heat the cream until warm (do not boil).
• Pour over chopped chocolate.
• Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
• Add butter for a glossy finish.
4. Finish the cake
• Pour the chocolate ganache over the cooled custard cake.
• Spread evenly.
• Dust the top lightly with cocoa powder.
• Refrigerate for 3–4 hours until firm.
5. Serve
• Slice into squares and serve chilled.

Texture: Soft, creamy custard center with a rich chocolate topping — perfect as a chilled dessert. 🍫🍰

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