Go Back
+ servings
Whole Orange Cake

Whole Orange Cake

Whole Orange Cake is a bright, citrusy dessert made with an entire orange, soft and moist, perfect for tea or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 283 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform cake tin
  • blender
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • hand or stand mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large orange
  • 150 g all-purpose flour 1¼ cups
  • 30 g cornstarch ¼ cup
  • tsps baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 75 g unsalted butter ⅓ cup, room temperature
  • 70 g unflavored vegetable oil ⅓ cup, canola oil
  • 250 g white granulated sugar 1¼ cups
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 45 g milk 3 tbsps, room temperature
  • tsps vanilla extract/essence
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch springform cake tin. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Zest the entire orange into a large bowl and set aside. Remove and discard the white pith from the orange, blend the flesh until smooth, and set aside.
  • Sift together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl with the orange zest, add butter, oil, and sugar. Cream for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time while mixing on low speed, mixing well between additions.
  • Add the blended orange, milk, and vanilla. Mix on low speed until well combined.
  • Fold the pre-sifted dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smooth out the top, then tap the pan on the counter to release large air bubbles. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then run a knife around the edges, remove the outer ring, and let it cool to room temperature before dusting with powdered sugar.

Notes

Use gram measurements for accuracy. If using a convection oven, bake at 160°C (320°F). Only zest the top layer of the orange, avoiding the bitter white pith.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 253IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword afternoon tea, cake, citrusy, dessert, moist, Whole Orange Cake
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!