Preheat your oven to 360°f (180°c).
The orange cake
1. Zest and press the orange.
2. Melt the butter in the microwave.
3. Pour the butter into a bowl.
4. Add the juice and the orange zest, sugar, flour (sifted) and baking powder.
5. Mix well then add eggs.
6. Grease the molds and add the sugar.
7. Fill the mold 3/4 full with the orange batter.
8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the orange syrup.
The orange syrup
1. Press the 3 oranges.
2. Mix the juice in a saucepan with the sugar and Grand Marnier liquor.
3. Boil for 2 minutes.
4. Let the syrup cool.
Putting it all together
1. Unmold the orange cakes on a grid.
2. Place the orange fondant cakes in a large bowl or dish and drizzle with syrup.
3. Let them soak for 2 hours, turning after 1 hour.
4. Serve cool or at room temperature.
5. These fondant orange cakes can be enjoyed along with a whipped cream or a custard.
