Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Sicilian Whole Orange Cake, a moist and aromatic dessert that captures the essence of Sicily with every bite. This delightful cake is unique for its use of an entire orange—rind included—resulting in a rich depth of citrus flavor that will leave your guests craving more. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy tea time or a festive gathering, this cake pairs beautifully with fresh whipped cream or a drizzle of citrus glaze. With just 15 minutes of prep time and pantry staples, you can create a stunning centerpiece that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy!
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 orange (washed and cut into pieces)
- 2 ½ oz orange juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a blender, combine orange pieces and sugar; blend until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with remaining sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture, then fold in Greek yogurt and blended orange mixture.
- Pour batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg