Description
Sticky Orange Marmalade Cake with Golden Syrup is a moist, citrusy dessert featuring zesty marmalade and a rich, glossy syrup glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (150g) orange marmalade
- 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup (60ml) golden syrup (or light corn syrup)
- 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in orange marmalade.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and orange zest.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare the glaze by heating golden syrup, orange marmalade, and orange juice in a small saucepan until smooth and warm.
- Spoon the glaze over the warm cake and let it soak in before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture.
- Ensure your oven is fully preheated before baking for even cooking.
- Use high-quality orange marmalade for best flavor.
- The cake can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Wrap and freeze slices for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: sticky orange cake, marmalade loaf, citrus dessert, golden syrup cake, tea cake