Description
Savor the taste of Sicily with this delightfully moist Whole Orange Cake, bursting with citrus flavors. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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 round cake pan.
- In a food processor, blend the whole orange until smooth. Add eggs and sugar, then blend until well combined.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this to the orange mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in softened butter and Greek yogurt until the batter is smooth. If using, add vanilla extract at this stage.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze by combining orange juice and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
Using a seedless orange is key for a smooth texture. This cake can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
- 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, Baking, Dessert Recipe