A moist, citrusy cake made with a whole orange—peel and all! Quick, easy, and bursting with fresh orange flavor.
Ingredients:
1 whole orange, washed and quartered (remove seeds)
¾ cup sugar
½ cup butter or oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk or orange juice
Instructions:
1. Preheat & Prep:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
2. Blend the Wet Ingredients:
In a blender, add the whole orange (quartered), sugar, butter (or oil), eggs, and vanilla.
Blend until smooth.
3. Add Dry Ingredients:
Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the blender.
Pour in milk (or orange juice) and blend again until combined.
4. Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool before slicing.
🍊 Soft, fragrant, and naturally sweet! Enjoy as-is or dust with powdered sugar. Perfect with tea! 🍰☕✨