Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) — 10 minutes
2. 2Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan — 5 minutes
3. 3In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy — 5 minutes
4. 4Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition — 3 minutes
5. 5Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract — 2 minutes
6. 6In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt — 2 minutes
7. 7Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined — 3 minutes
8. 8Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan — 2 minutes
9. 9Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean — 35 minutes
10. 10Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely — 10 minutes