Description
Persian Orange Cake is a delightful treat that combines vibrant citrus flavors with a moist, tender crumb. The sweet aroma of fresh oranges fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to indulge in this irresistible dessert. Perfect for any occasion, this cake can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with whipped cream and fresh fruit, making it a crowd-pleaser that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large oranges (zested and juiced)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Zest and juice the oranges, setting aside the zest and juice.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until well incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Fold in orange zest and juice gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg