✔ 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
✔ 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
✔ ½ teaspoon baking soda
✔ ¼ teaspoon salt
✔ ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar 🍬
✔ ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened 🧈
✔ 2 large eggs (room temperature) 🥚
✔ ½ cup (120ml) fresh orange juice (from 1-2 oranges) 🍊
✔ Zest of 1 large orange 🍊
✔ ½ cup (120ml) whole milk (or Greek yogurt for extra moisture) 🥛
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Orange Glaze (Optional but Delicious!):
✔ 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
✔ 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
✔ ½ teaspoon orange zest
✅ Optional Add-ins:
🔹 Poppy seeds for a citrus-poppy flavor combo 🌿
🔹 Chopped walnuts or almonds for a nutty crunch 🥜
🔹 Chocolate chips for a chocolate-orange twist 🍫
