Description
A traditional Sicilian cake made using an entire orange peel resulting in a moist, fragrant dessert bursting with natural citrus flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large seedless orange, washed well
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2. Cut the whole orange into chunks, removing any seeds.
- 3. Place orange pieces in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- 4. In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- 5. Stir in oil, vanilla extract, and blended orange until combined.
- 6. In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking powder.
- 7. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until smooth.
- 8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- 9. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 10. Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use an organic orange if possible since the peel is included.
- This cake becomes even more flavorful the next day.
- Serve plain or with whipped cream or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: sicilian whole orange cake, italian orange cake, citrus cake