Whole Orange Cake

easy & delicious

Tasha's Artisan Foods

This whole orange cake is a citrus lover's dream. A bite of the hearty yet tender crumb takes you to a sun-kissed orange grove surrounded by the sweet, floral aroma of blossoms.

ingredients

– Oranges  – All-purpose flour – Almond flour – Eggs – Caster sugar – Olive oil – Vanilla extract all ingredients below!

step 1

Drop washed oranges into a small saucepan filled with water and then cook on medium heat till the fruit is softened and the peel bursts open.

step 2

Carefully take them out and cool them. When they’re cool enough to handle, cut them into chunks and remove any visible seeds.

step 3

In a large bowl, whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.

step 4

Blend the cooled orange chunks with olive oil, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs into a smooth purée.

step 5

Pour the orange purée over the dry ingredients and mix well. Transfer the orange cake batter to your prepared pan.

step 6

Bake at 180C for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

step 7

Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, before turning it out carefully on a cooling rack.

step 8

Pour the melted white chocolate over the completely cooled cake. Top with candied oranges and sprinkles.