Sicilian Orange Breakfast Cake
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4.9
Sicilian Orange Breakfast Cake
Description
The cake batter begins with mixing granulated sugar and orange zest to release the citrus oils, followed by beating in eggs and vegetable oil to bind and add moisture. Fresh orange juice adds more citrus brightness and contributes liquid to the mix. Dry ingredients including cake flour and baking powder are sifted together and folded in gently to maintain a tender crumb. Pouring the thin batter into a well-prepared bundt pan prevents sticking and allows even baking. After baking, the cake is cooled slightly in the pan before unmolding and fully cooling. A dusting of powdered sugar finishes the presentation. This cake's moist texture and citrus profile are typical of Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp orange zest grated
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large egg
- 1 1/4 cup orange juice fresh
- 1 1/2 Tbsp baking powder
- 2 cups cake flour can also use all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour your bundt pan well. Note: don't skip this step or your cake may stick.
- Beat or whisk the sugar and zest together to combine.
- Beat in the eggs and oil until light and well combined, about 1 minute.
- With the mixer on low, blend in the orange juice.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder and blend in until just combined.
- Pour the batter (it will be thin) into your prepared bundt pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or just until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out without wet batter on it. Try not to over bake.
- Let the cake cool on a rack for 15 minutes, then loosen around all edges and invert.
- Let cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and slicing.
Notes
- Be sure to grease and flour the bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure the cake releases cleanly.
- This recipe is adapted from Rocca delle Tre Conrade.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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