Description
Sicilian Whole Orange Cake is a must-try dessert that beautifully captures the essence of Italian baking. This delightful cake is made using an entire orange, including the rind, which infuses every bite with a burst of zesty flavor. The combination of Greek yogurt and butter ensures a moist and tender texture, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you serve it plain or dress it up with whipped cream and fresh berries, this cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Easy to prepare, this recipe brings the joy of homemade baking right to your kitchen, delivering a slice of Italy with each bite.
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 organic orange (washed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 ½ oz freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the orange into pieces, keeping the rind on and removing seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, blend orange pieces with eggs and sugar until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with Greek yogurt until well combined.
- Mix in softened butter until fully incorporated.
- Pour batter into a prepared loaf or round cake pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg