Description
Whole Orange Cake is a bright, moist, and easy recipe that turns a fresh orange into a soft, fragrant dessert with bold citrus flavor in every bite. Perfect for a quick breakfast treat, an easy dessert, a healthy snack idea with fruit-forward flavor, or simple food ideas for brunch and dinner gatherings, this easy recipe is a beautiful addition to your collection of breakfast ideas and dinner ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 whole orange, washed, seeded, and cut into chunks
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper if desired.
2. Place the orange chunks in a blender or food processor and blend until mostly smooth.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until lighter in color and slightly fluffy.
4. Add the melted butter, vanilla extract, and blended orange to the bowl and mix until fully combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until no dry streaks remain.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use a thin-skinned sweet orange for the best flavor and the least bitterness.
Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour or the cake may turn dense.
Let the cake cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar so the top stays neat and pretty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 82mg
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