Description
Mediterranean sunshine sparkles in this whole orange cake, a citrus-infused dessert that celebrates pure, simple flavors. Zesty orange notes and tender crumb invite bakers to savor a slice of delightful, unpretentious comfort straight from Mediterranean kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large organic orange, chopped and deseeded (peel included)
- 3 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 1/8 cups sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (or 1 Pane Degli Angeli packet)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (if using plain baking powder)
Liquid Ingredients:
- Juice of 1 orange
- 1/3 cup sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 180°C (350°F) and prepare an 8-inch springform pan with grease and parchment paper.
- Whisk eggs and sugar together until light and airy, creating a smooth, voluminous mixture.
- Gently fold sifted flour and baking powder into the egg mixture, then incorporate softened butter and yogurt until well combined.
- Thoroughly pulverize the entire orange in a blender, creating a smooth, zesty puree.
- Fold the orange puree into the cake batter, ensuring even distribution of citrus flavor throughout.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading evenly to create a uniform surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 15 minutes after removing from the oven.
- Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by simmering orange juice with sugar until slightly thickened and syrupy.
- Gently brush the warm glaze over the slightly cooled cake, allowing it to seep into the surface.
- Let the cake cool completely, allowing the flavors to meld and the glaze to set.
- Once fully cooled, carefully remove from the pan and slice into servings.
Notes
- Preserve whole orange texture by blending with skin on, adding intense citrus flavor and extra nutrients from zest.
- Ensure smooth batter by beating eggs and sugar thoroughly until pale and fluffy, creating lighter cake consistency.
- Choose full-fat yogurt for richer moisture and tender crumb, preventing dry cake texture.
- Customize glaze intensity by adjusting sugar quantity, allowing personal sweetness preference while maintaining classic orange essence.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 114 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg