Description
Sicilian Whole Orange Cake is a moist and flavorful cake made by using an entire orange, from the peel to the pulp, incorporating natural citrus flavors into every bite.
Ingredients
- eggs
- sugar
- flour
- Pane Degli Angeli (baking powder)
- butter
- Greek yogurt
- orange
- (vanilla)
- orange juice
- sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a blender, combine the whole orange (peeled and seeded), eggs, and Greek yogurt until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and baking powder.
- Add the blended orange mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in melted butter and vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For the glaze, combine orange juice and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Once the cake is baked and slightly cooled, drizzle the orange glaze over the top.
- Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use a sweet and juicy orange. You can also add zest for extra orange flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Sicilian / Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Sicilian Whole Orange Cake, orange cake, dessert, baking, citrus cake