Thermomix Orange Butter Cake Recipe

It really doesn't get better than our Thermomix Orange Butter Cake recipe! This soft and buttery cake takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and the hardest part really is waiting for it cool down enough to eat. Enjoy this cake either plain or with a simple icing, or make it in advance and store in the freezer for up to two months.

Slices of Orange Butter Cake on a white serving dish sitting on a beige towel.

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Budget Friendly - this Orange Butter Cake is made with simple pantry and fridge stapes.

Perfect for lunch boxes - slice this cake into small slice for a delicious treat for the kids.

Freezer friendly - store in a freezer safe container for up to two months. This Thermomix Orange Butter Cake can be frozen both iced or plain.

Two slices of Orange butter cake on a white plate. in the background is the rest of the cake on a white serving platter.

Ingredients

Please note you will find the full list of ingredients and quantities required in the recipe card below.

Butter - softened
Caster sugar
Self-raising flour
Milk - either skim or full cream can be used.
Eggs - we use 70 gram eggs for all of our recipes.
Orange Rind
Orange Juice

Ingredients to make thermomix orange butter cake.

How to make an Orange Butter Cake in a Thermomix

Please note you will find the full instructions in the recipe card below.

Step 1. Place the orange peel into a Thermomix bowl and blitz until finely grated.

Step 2. Add the butter and caster sugar and mix until pale and creamy.

creamed butter, sugar and orange zest in a thermomix bowl.

Step 3. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until combined.

Step 4. Transfer to a lined loaf tin and bake until golden.

Orange Butter Cake batter in a lined loaf tin.

Step 5. Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes in the loaf tin before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Thermomix Orange Butter Cake cooling on a wire rack.

Step 6. Once cooled, combine the icing ingredients and gently cover the cake with the icing before slicing into pieces to serve.

Front side view of Two slices of Orange butter cake on a white plate. in the background is the rest of the cake on a white serving platter.

Recipe Hints and Tips

You can choose to grate the orange rind using a hand grater if you prefer.

It is important to use softened butter for this recipe. If the butter is too firm, the time it takes to combine with the orange rind and caster sugar will be longer.

Either fresh or store bought orange juice can be used for the cake and icing.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature and consume within five days.

To freeze, place into a freezer safe container and store for up to two months.

This Orange Butter Cake can be frozen either plain or iced.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a butter cake?

As the name suggests, a butter cake is a cake where the main ingredient is butter.

Are butter cakes and pound cakes the same?

While made with similar ingredients, a butter cake is much lighter than a pound cake.