Persian Orange Cake Recipe: Easy and Refreshingly Zesty Delight
Enjoy the delightful flavors of this Persian Orange Cake, a refreshing and zesty treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Persian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large oranges
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a blender, purée the whole oranges until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, almond flour, eggs, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the orange purée, olive oil, and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix well.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before serving.
Notes
- This cake can be enjoyed plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a little orange zest to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams