Moist, intensely citrusy cake made by blending a whole orange—including peel—for bright, aromatic results.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# How to Make It:
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.
