Best Easy Persian Orange Cake: Unlock Its Moist Flavor!
A moist and fragrant Persian orange cake that is easy to make and bursting with citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Persian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large oranges
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash the oranges and boil them in water for about 2 hours until soft.
- Let the oranges cool, then cut them in half and remove the seeds.
- Blend the oranges (skin included) until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix the sugar, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the blended oranges, eggs, and olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of orange blossom water.
- This cake can be served with a dusting of powdered sugar on top.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg