This flavorful Sicilian-Style Whole Orange Cake uses oranges in their entirety, including the juice, peel, and pulp (minus the seeds)! Otherwise known as pan d’arancio, this cake is created with almond flour for a soft, tender crumb which keeps it light and airy. The thin skin of Valencia oranges allows for a slight bitter taste that balances with the sweetness throughout the cake. This cake is naturally gorgeous ands baked in our Citrus Twist Cake Pan for extra citrus slice detail for a truly unique cake! Pair with a cup of coffee or tea any time of year. This recipe was created by Bake From Scratch magazine as part of the Bundt of the Month recipe collection.
- 2 Valencia oranges (400 grams), chopped and seeded
- 1¾ cups (219 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (96 grams) fine-ground almond flour
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1¼ cups (250 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (150 grams), room temperature
- ½ cup (112 grams) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract
- 1½ cups (180 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare Citrus Twist Cake Pan (or an 8 cup pan) with baking spray with flour and use a pastry brush to evenly coat the details.
- In the work bowl of a food processor, process oranges until almost completely puréed, about 30 seconds. (There should still be some small chunks remaining.)
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, and salt.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat granulated sugar and eggs at medium-high speed until pale and thick, 5 to 7 minutes. With mixer on medium speed, add oil and vanilla, beating until combined. Add puréed orange, beating until completely combined. Add flour mixture, and beat at low speed just until combined, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Pour batter into prepared pan. Tap pan on kitchen towel-lined surface 5 to 6 times.
- Bake until top is golden and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes, loosely covering with foil after 45 minutes of baking to prevent excess browning. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Invert cake onto a wire rack, and let cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, orange zest and juice, and melted butter. Pour glaze over cooled cake. Serve immediately, or let stand until set, about 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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