Description
Experience the delightful flavors of our Sicilian Whole Orange Cake, a moist and zesty dessert that captures the essence of Italy in every bite. This unique recipe utilizes the whole orange, including the rind, to create a cake that is bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Perfect for gatherings or as a sweet ending to any meal, this cake is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning with its vibrant orange hue. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll find yourself making this delicious Italian treat time and again.
Ingredients
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- 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 orange (washed and cut into pieces, rind included)
- 2 ½ oz freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a blender, combine pieces of the orange and blend until smooth; set aside.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter; add Greek yogurt and mix well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter-yogurt mixture, followed by the blended orange mixture.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg