Orange blossom water cake

Orange blossom adds a fragrant note to this light yet robust citrus sponge made with natural yoghurt

Orange blossom water cake

SERVES

12

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

60

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

70

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • For the cake:

  • 1 orange

  • 250g butter, softened

  • 180g golden caster sugar

  • 50g honey

  • 140g natural yoghurt

  • 100g ground almonds

  • 200g self-raising flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder, sieved

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 tbsp orange blossom water

  • For the glaze:

  • 50g honey

  • 50ml orange juice

  • zest of 2 oranges

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130€80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image