Name: Mary Berry Spiced Orange Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: Unsalted butter (softened) – 175 g; Caster sugar – 175 g; Eggs – 3 large; Self-raising flour – 175 g; Orange zest – from 1 large orange; Fresh orange juice – 3 tablespoons; Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon; Mixed spice – 1 teaspoon; Milk – 2 tablespoons

Mary Berry Spiced Orange Cake Recipe

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Mary Berry Spiced Orange Cake is a classic British-style sponge cake flavoured with orange zest, orange juice, and mild spices such as cinnamon and mixed spice. It is usually baked as a loaf or round cake, producing a tender texture that stays moist for several days.

Author: Ekani Ella
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 50
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 8
Category: Cake
Method: Baking
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

Unsalted butter (softened) – 175 g
Caster sugar – 175 g
Eggs – 3 large
Self-raising flour – 175 g
Orange zest – from 1 large orange
Fresh orange juice – 3 tablespoons
Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
Mixed spice – 1 teaspoon
Milk – 2 tablespoons

Instructions

Prepare the oven – Preheat to 180°C (160°C fan) and line the cake tin with parchment.
Cream butter and sugar – Beat until pale and fluffy to build a light base.
Add eggs gradually – Mix one at a time to keep the batter smooth.
Incorporate flavour – Stir in orange zest and orange juice gently.
Mix dry ingredients – Combine flour and spices, then fold into the batter.
Loosen the mixture – Add milk to achieve a soft dropping consistency.
Bake steadily – Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
Cool properly – Leave in the tin briefly, then cool fully on a rack.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-spiced-orange-cake/