11 orange cake recipes

Orange drizzle cake

You'll need no excuse to whip up this zesty take on a classic sponge. It's perfect for every occasion, and the whole family will love the orange flavour.

Orange marmalade slump cake

Somewhere between a cake and a pud, this slump is dense and rich. It looks impressive but is actually really easy.

Orange and lemon Battenberg cake

If you've never made a Battenberg cake before then this one – full of zesty orange – is just right for you. Our simple-to-follow recipe makes light work of a technical bake.

Orange and poppy seed cake

This light and zingy family pud is finished with caramelised orange for a special touch. Perfect for feeding a crowd or a hungry family over the weekend.

Jaffa cupcakes

Check out these fun orange cupcakes with silky smooth chocolate frosting and old school Jaffa cakes. Make them for an impressive alternative to a showstopping birthday cake.

Portokalopita (Greek orange cake)

Portokalopita is a Greek orange and filo cake. The traditional is usually very sweet and spongy, but we've reduced the sugar and used more eggs to make it custardy. This recipe comes from Crouch End restaurant, Kalimera.

Orange drizzle cake with Aperol

Your favourite cocktail as a loaf cake – perfect for a grown-up afternoon tea.

Orange and lemon swiss roll

Simple citrus flavour combinations make this swiss roll really light and refreshing. An airy lemon sponge is layered with tart marmalade and a rich vanilla and orange cream.

Spiced brandy butter and candied orange cake

This spectacular cake, full of spice and winter flavours of orange and brandy is a great alternative for those who don’t like a traditional Christmas cake. Orange zest gives the sponge a wonderful tangy flavour, whilst candied oranges make for a stunning cake topper.

Devil’s food cake with orange frosting

This version of devil’s food cake is made with oil rather than butter, and has orange added to the flavour in the frosting. Trust us – it's a must-bake.