Viral Whole Orange Cake (Printable Version)

Moist, citrus-forward cake made by blending a whole orange for bright, aromatic results.

# Ingredient List:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 large seedless orange (organic, washed and quartered, seeds removed if present)
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 150 ml vegetable oil (e.g., sunflower or canola)
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 250 g granulated sugar
06 - 250 g all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tsp baking powder
08 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Optional Topping

09 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan with parchment paper.
02 - Place the whole orange (with peel), eggs, oil, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and no large pieces remain.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
04 - Pour the orange mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold together gently until just combined—do not overmix.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
06 - Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden.
07 - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You'd never guess how incredibly easy it is until the first slice wows everyone at the table.
  • The vibrant citrus peel perfumes the cake with such boldness that it doesn’t even need frosting to be special.
02 -
  • Don’t use a waxed orange or the cake takes on a soapy aftertaste—organic really does matter here.
  • Letting the cake cool fully keeps the crumb structured; impatient slicing leads to squished, steamy pieces.
03 -
  • If you spot seeds in your orange, remove them—their bitterness really comes through after baking.
  • Sift powdered sugar generously right before serving so the snow-like dusting doesn’t melt into the cake’s surface too soon.
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