Description
This delightful cake uses whole oranges, providing a bright and soft texture perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized oranges (preferably organic)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ยฝ cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 2 ยฝ teaspoons baking powder
- ยฝ cup vegetable oil (or olive oil for richer flavor)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Wash the oranges well to remove dirt and wax.
- Cut the oranges into quarters and remove any seeds.
- Put the orange quarters (peel, pulp, and all) into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and a bit fluffy.
- Add the orange puree in steps and mix well.
- Sift the flour and baking powder. Slowly add to the wet mix, stirring until just combined.
- Add the oil and stir until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40โ45 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired, slice, and serve with tea or coffee.
Notes
For a richer taste, use olive oil instead of vegetable oil. Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg