Orange Blender Cake

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar (helps keep it tender)
• 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) neutral oil (sunflower, vegetable, or light olive oil)
• 50 ml fresh orange juice (about 1 small orange)
• 2 tablespoons orange zest (from 1–2 oranges)
• 2 1/4 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional Orange Glaze

• 1 cup (120 g) powdered (icing) sugar, sifted
• 1–2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (adjust for desired consistency)
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional, for extra zing)

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan or line with parchment. (You can also use a loaf pan — adjust baking time by ~5–10 minutes.)
2. In a blender (or food processor), add the eggs, vanilla, vinegar, sugar, oil, orange juice, and orange zest. Blend on medium speed until well combined and slightly frothy — about 20–30 seconds.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening.
4. With the blender running on low, gradually add the dry mixture through the feed opening (or stop and fold in by hand): blend/pulse just until the batter is smooth and no large lumps remain. Don’t overblend — stop as soon as the dry ingredients are incorporated.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If using a darker or smaller pan, check from 25 minutes.
7. Remove cake from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge and invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Glaze (optional)

1. Whisk powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon orange juice; add more juice a few drops at a time until you reach a pourable but thick glaze.
2. Drizzle over the cooled cake and sprinkle a little extra zest on top. Let set for 10–15 minutes before slicing.