Description
Sicilian Whole Orange Cake is a delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of fresh oranges in a moist, flavorful dessert. This unique cake uses the entire orange—rind included—resulting in a burst of citrus goodness with every bite. With its simple preparation and minimal equipment required, this cake is ideal for any occasion, from casual family gatherings to festive celebrations. Pair it with whipped cream or fresh berries for an extra touch, and enjoy the vibrant flavors that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 eggs
- 1 ⅛ cups sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ⅓ cup butter (softened)
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt (plain)
- 1 large organic orange (washed and cut into pieces, seeds removed)
- 2 ½ oz freshly squeezed orange juice
- 3 Tbsp sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blend the pieces of the orange (with rind) until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the blended orange, eggs, Greek yogurt, butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder; then slowly add to wet ingredients while stirring gently.
- Pour batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 328
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 153mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 82mg