Orange Oatmeal Cake

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease and flour a 13x9 inch (33x23 cm) baking pan.

   Около 5 мин

   Совет повара: Using baking spray with flour makes this step quick and easy.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, bring the orange juice to a boil over medium-high heat.

   Около 3 мин

3. 3

   Pour the hot orange juice over the quick-cooking rolled oats in a medium bowl and set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the other ingredients.

   Около 1 мин

   Совет повара: This step softens the oats, ensuring a tender cake crumb.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

   Около 3 мин

5. 5

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

   Около 2 мин

   Совет повара: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well incorporated.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

   Около 1 мин

7. 7

   Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the oat and orange juice mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

   Около 2 мин

   Совет повара: Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender.

8. 8

   Gently fold in the orange zest and chopped walnuts with a spatula.

   Около 1 мин

9. 9

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and use the spatula to spread it into an even layer.

   Около 1 мин

10. 10

    Bake for 40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

    Около 40 мин

11. 11

    Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

    Около 15 мин

    Совет повара: Cooling fully ensures the cake slices are clean and don't fall apart.