For the cake

1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

Grated zest of 1 orange

½ cup (125g) whole plain yogurt

3 large eggs, at room temperature

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1½ cups (180g) all-purpose or cake flour

2 tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp. fine sea salt

½ cup neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed

For the soaking syrup

2 Tbsp. Grand Marnier

2 Tbsp. orange juice

¼ cup (50g) superfine sugar

For the glaze

¾ cup apricot jam or marmalade

2 tsp. rum or water

Dining and Cooking