Description
A delightful Sicilian Orange Cake that bursts with citrus flavor. This moist and tender cake is infused with fresh orange juice and zest, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, orange juice, and zest.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool in the pan before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
- For an extra citrus kick, drizzle with a simple orange glaze of powdered sugar and orange juice.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
