Description

This Sicilian Whole Orange Cake is the ultimate citrus dessert that captures the vibrant flavors of fresh oranges. Perfectly moist and rich, it’s baked using the entire orange for a unique twist on traditional cake.

Ingredients

Whole Orange (seedless

peel included)

Eggs

Sugar

All-Purpose Flour

Pane Degli Angeli or Baking Powder

Butter (softened)

Greek Yogurt

Vanilla Extract (if using plain baking powder)

Orange Juice (for glaze)

Sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a food processor, blend the whole orange until finely puréed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the puréed orange, eggs, and sugar, and whisk until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula.
Add softened butter and Greek yogurt to the mixture, stirring until smooth and well blended.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the orange juice glaze by mixing orange juice and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Once the cake is baked, poke holes in the top and pour the glaze over the warm cake.
Allow the cake to cool before serving. Enjoy your delicious Sicilian Whole Orange Cake!

Notes

For an extra flavor boost, feel free to add some chopped nuts or a pinch of spice, like cinnamon or cardamom, to the batter.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 250 kcal
Sugar: 20 g
Sodium: 140 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: Sicilian Whole Orange Cake, Citrus Dessert, Orange Cake, Cake Recipe, Orange Glaze