Description
A delightful cake that blends the bright flavors of an entire orange for a rustic yet refined dessert, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole orange
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Blend the whole orange until smooth in a blender or food processor.
- Combine the orange puree, Greek yogurt, eggs, and melted butter in a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Whisk together the sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture gradually, mixing just until everything is incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with an orange juice glaze for serving. Pair with fresh berries or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg