orange cake

Orange Cake

This is one of those back pocket recipes that feels nostalgic, effortless, and bloody impressive. A whole orange (peel and all) gets blended into the batter, giving the cake a deep citrus flavour, incredible moisture, and that cozy homemade charm. Finished with a simple orange icing, it’s the kind of cake that wont last a day in my home.

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 large orange, washed well (unpeeled)

• 3 eggs

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• Just under ½ cup neutral oil (about ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp)

• 1½–2 cups almond flour (or All Purpose)

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Orange Icing

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

• ½ teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

1. Prepare the orange
   Wash the orange thoroughly. Slice it into pieces, removing any seeds. Keep the peel on it’s key to the flavour.

2. Blend the base
   Add the orange slices to a blender or food processor along with the eggs, sugar, and oil. Blend until completely smooth.

3. Make the batter
   Pour the blended mixture into a bowl. Add 1½ cups of flour, the baking powder, and vanilla. Mix until just combined. The batter should be thick but pourable. If needed, add a little more flour or a splash of milk to adjust the consistency.

4. Bake
   Preheat the oven to 170°C / 340°F (conventional, no fan). Grease a cake pan and pour in the batter. Bake for 60–65 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

5. Cool
   Pour half a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice and let the cake cool slightly in the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before icing.

6. Make the icing
   Whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth and pourable.

7. Finish & serve
   Drizzle the icing over the cooled cake, letting it naturally run down the sides. Slice and serve.

Notes

• Orange size and juiciness can vary, so always trust the texture of the batter over exact measurements.

• This cake pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or a quiet afternoon moment.

• Optional but encouraged: serve with a little chocolate sauce for contrast.

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