Best 3 Whole Orange Cake Recipes
When it comes to baking, orange cake is a classic dessert that is typically made with orange zest and juice. However, there is a different approach to making orange cake - baking it with whole oranges. Yes, you heard that right. The whole orange cake is made with fully intact small oranges that are cooked and then combined with a light and fluffy cake batter. The result is a moist and flavorful cake with a unique citrus flavor and texture. From tangy and zesty to sweet and juicy, the whole oranges add an extra layer of flavor and texture to the cake. While the preparation might be a bit more labor-intensive than traditional orange cake, the result is a truly exceptional and visually stunning dessert that will impress your friends and family.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
WHOLE-ORANGE SNACK CAKE
It may strike you as curious, but adding an entire orange to this easy snacking cake, rind and all, imparts a wonderful flavor reminiscent of orange marmalade, pleasantly bitter and sweet. A high-speed blender is the best way to process the orange, but a food processor works too. You want the purée to be as smooth as possible. While the cake bakes, prepare an easy orange glaze. For that step - or any recipe requiring both orange zest and juice - be sure to zest your orange before juicing it, as it's much more difficult the other way around.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories snack, cakes, dessert
Time 45m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the pan: Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Butter the parchment.
- Transfer the orange chunks and milk to a high-speed blender (or food processor) and process until it is the texture of smooth applesauce. (You should have about 1 generous cup.)
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar on medium until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Add half the flour mixture and beat just until combined. Beat in the orange mixture, then beat in the remaining flour mixture. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool for 20 minutes. Then, using the parchment, transfer the cake to a rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare the glaze, if using: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, orange zest and orange juice. (Use a little less juice for a thicker glaze that will sit on top of the cake, or add a little more juice for a thinner glaze that will soak into the cake.)
- Spread the glaze over the cooled cake, then slice to serve. Store leftovers well-wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
WHOLE ORANGE CAKE
I have made this cake a few times already and everybody loved it! The secret for this cake is that it uses a whole orange (skin and all). If you prefer, you can replace the raisins by dates.
Provided by Redsie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 13x9 inch cake pan.
- Cake: squeeze orange; reserve juice for frosting. Grind together or finely chop in food processor orange rind and pulp, raisins and nuts. Set aside.
- Combine remaining cake ingredients in large mixer bowl. Beat on low speed just until blended, then on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in orange raisin mixture. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely.
- Frosting: beat together all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Spread over cake.
WHOLE ORANGE CAKE
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°. Coat a 10-cup Bundt pan with cooking-oil spray. In a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed, beat butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs. 2. Whirl orange chunks in a food processor until mostly smooth but not puréed. Add 1 1/2 cups orange mixture to batter and beat until blended. Add flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder to bowl and beat until smooth. Spread batter in prepared pan. 3. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few crumbs clinging to it, about 55 minutes. Cool pan on a rack 10 minutes, then invert cake onto rack and let cool completely. 4. Whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice in a small bowl. Drizzle over cooled cake. Let glaze set, then slice cake. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/whole-orange-cake-50400000126573/
Tips:
- Choose the right oranges: Use ripe, juicy oranges with a thin rind. Avoid oranges that are too sour or have a thick rind, as these will make the cake bitter.
- Wash and dry the oranges thoroughly: This will help to remove any dirt or pesticides from the oranges.
- Zest the oranges finely: Use a Microplane or fine grater to zest the oranges. Be careful not to zest the white pith, as this will make the cake bitter.
- Juice the oranges: Use a citrus juicer to juice the oranges. You should get about 1 cup of orange juice.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the cake, making it light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the cake from curdling.
- Gradually add the flour and baking powder: Be sure to mix until just combined, as overmixing will make the cake tough.
- Stir in the orange zest and juice: Be sure to mix until just combined, as overmixing will make the cake tough.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured bundt pan: Be sure to tap the pan on the counter a few times to remove any air bubbles.
- Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: Be sure to let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate.
Conclusion:
Whole orange cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, tangy orange flavor, and beautiful presentation, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give whole orange cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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