Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
- Sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (2g)
- Nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon (2g)
- Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon (2g)
- Ginger: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Cloves: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Orange zest: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Orange juice: 1 cup (240ml)
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Orange marmalade: 1/2 cup (120g)
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the orange marmalade.
- Fill the muffin cups with batter to the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 cake):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy
- Rich orange flavor
- Festive and colorful
User Comments:
- "These cakes turned out perfect! They were so moist and the orange flavor was amazing." - Sarah
- "I love how easy these were to make and how festive they look. My guests raved about them." - John
- "I made these for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit. I will definitely be making them again." - Susan
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in tough cakes.
- The cakes can also be made in mini loaf pans for a different presentation.
