Meskouta (Moroccan Orange Cake)
Meskouta (Moroccan Orange Cake)
Meskouta is a commonly eaten cake for dessert, snacks, and tea time in Morocco. While there are many different flavors, this cake in particular uses freshly squeezed orange juice and it’s zest that brings out a strong, citrusy flavor. The orange cake is usually made in a bundt cake pan, but there’s no reason it couldn’t be baked in a loaf or sheet pan. Once the cake is baked and cooled, spank a dusting of powdered sugar over the top.
Equipment
- standing mixer
- Bundt cake pan
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 3 tsp orange zest
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Beat the eggs and sugar in a standing mixer until incorporated.
- Add in the oil and continue to mix on low speed.
- Add in the flour mixture a 1/2 cup at a time.
- Add in the orange juice, zest, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a bundt cake pan. Pour in the batter.
- Bake for 40 minutes. Use a toothpick to check for doneness. If it comes out clean, your cake is done. Allow to rest on a rack for 15 minutes before taking out of the pan.
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