Description
Mediterranean sunshine dances through this Boiled Orange Cake, infusing classic citrus charm with rich, moist perfection. Fragrant orange notes and delicate crumb invite passionate bakers to savor a slice of comforting culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large oranges
- 6 eggs
- 225 grams (8 ounces) ground almonds
Sweeteners:
- 225 grams (8 ounces) sugar
Leavening Agent:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Immerse whole oranges in water and simmer gently for 120 minutes until they become tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Remove oranges from water and allow them to cool completely at room temperature.
- Slice oranges in half and carefully remove any seeds, maintaining the entire peel and pulp.
- Transfer oranges into a food processor and blend until creating a smooth, consistent puree with no large chunks.
- Heat the oven to 200°C and prepare a round cake tin by lightly greasing and dusting with flour.
- Crack eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk until they become light and frothy.
- Gradually incorporate sugar, ground almonds, and baking powder into the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Fold the orange puree into the batter, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let the cake cool completely inside the tin to maintain its structure.
- Once cooled, carefully release from the tin, slice, and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Boost moisture by keeping the orange whole during boiling to preserve essential oils and natural sweetness.
- Swap almonds with gluten-free ground nuts like hazelnut or cashew for celiac-friendly version.
- Control baking time carefully as dense cakes can quickly dry out – check with skewer at 45 minutes to ensure perfect texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for lower-calorie option without compromising cake’s rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 342
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 93mg