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Sicilian Whole Orange Cake Recipe

Sicilian Whole Orange Cake Recipe

Sara Collins
Sicilian Whole Orange Cake Recipe is a soft, fragrant and simple dessert. It uses the whole orange, including the peel. This gives the cake a fresh citrus flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large fresh orange washed, seeds removed, cut into pieces
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • Powdered sugar for dusting optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the sides with oil or butter so the cake does not stick.

Prepare the Orange

  • Wash the orange well because the peel will be used. Cut the orange into small pieces. Remove any seeds. Put the orange pieces into a blender.

Blend the Orange Mixture

  • Add eggs, sugar and oil into the blender with the orange pieces. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth. The orange peel should break down completely.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, add flour, baking powder and salt. Stir them well using a spoon or whisk. This step helps the cake bake evenly.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

  • Pour the orange mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Add milk and vanilla extract. Mix gently with a spatula until the batter becomes smooth.

Pour Batter into Pan

  • Pour the prepared batter into the lined cake pan. Smooth the top using a spatula so the batter spreads evenly.

Bake the Cake

  • Place the pan in the preheated oven. Bake for about 40 minutes. The cake should turn golden and a toothpick should come out clean.

Cool the Cake

  • Remove the cake from the oven. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Add Final Touch

  • Dust the top with powdered sugar if you like. Slice the cake and serve fresh. Now you know how to make Sicilian Whole Orange Cake.

Notes

  • Use a thin-skinned orange for the best flavor.
  • Remove all orange seeds before blending.
  • Do not overmix the batter. It can make the cake dense.
  • Use fresh baking powder for a fluffy texture.
  • Let the cake cool before slicing.
  • A blender works better than chopping the orange by hand.
  • Add a little orange zest for stronger citrus flavor.
Keyword Sicilian Whole Orange Cake Recipe