Julie Goodwin's Orange Syrup Cake

Submitted by cookingpompom

"From her original cookbook - I love syrup cakes. This one is my families favourite and I had to share!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 250 g butter
• 200 g caster sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 4 eggs
• 1 2⁄3 cups self raising flour
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• syrup
• 1 cup caster sugar
• 1 cup fresh orange juice

directions

1. Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy and light. Add the zest and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. Sift the flour and ginger. Fold into the creamy mix.
3. Pour batter into a greased and lined 26 cm spring form tin.
4. Bake at 150oC for 50-60 minutes (or until cooked when tested).
5. Meanwhile, when the cake is cooking: place the syrup ingredients in a saucepan. Dissolve the sugar over a low heat. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Skim off any scum that arises. Reduce heat slightly and simmer for 10 minutes (you should have just over a cup of syrup).
6. Remove the cake from the oven when cooked, pierce the top of the cake all over with a skewer, carefully pour the syrup all over the cake. Leave to cool completely.
7. Remove the cake from the pan and slice into wedges.

Reviews

[Janinecaruso]

Absolutely divine. Super moist. I served my cake with sour cream.

 

[lisahannon74]

Absolutely gorgeous! A go to cake every time!

 

[Dawn J.]

This recipe is clear, easy to follow and so successful! What a lovely cake. I decorated the top with some candied orange slices. It looks great, and tastes --delectable, de lovely, delicious! <br/>An altogether yummy cake. Thank you, Julie!