Viral Whole Orange Cake (Printable)

Moist, intensely citrus cake made by blending a whole orange, peel included, for bright flavor and tender crumb.

# 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 Tips:

01 -
  • You dont need to zest or segment anything—just blend the whole orange, peel and all.
  • This cake comes out irresistibly moist, with a bold citrus punch that always steals the show at gatherings.
02 -
  • Dont skip checking your orange for seeds or bitter bits—they sneak in and throw off the whole cake.
  • Letting the cake cool fully transforms the flavor from sharp to mellow, so patience pays off.
03 -
  • Measuring flour by weight over cups guarantees a perfect crumb—its one swap thats made all the difference for me.
  • For maximum flavor, blend the orange until absolutely smooth so no tiny peel bits interrupt that delicate texture.
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