Cake With Blood Oranges

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. Zest and juice two of the blood oranges. Keep the third orange for later garnishing.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

6. Stir in the orange zest and 2 tablespoons of the fresh blood orange juice.

7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

8. Stir in the vanilla extract.

9. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

11. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

12. Once the cake has cooled, slice the remaining blood orange into thin rounds.

13. Arrange the blood orange slices on top of the cake in a decorative pattern.

14. Just before serving, dust the cake with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.

15. Slice and enjoy this delightful Cake With Blood Oranges with a cup of tea or coffee for a truly special treat!