Description
A simple, flavorful, and effortless citrus cake made using a blender. This moist and aromatic orange cake uses whole oranges for a rich citrus taste and requires minimal prep. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large orange (preferably seedless, washed well)
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup (180ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- A pinch of salt
For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Orange
- Cut the washed orange into quarters. Remove any seeds but keep the peel on.
- If the orange has a thick peel or bitter pith, trim some off for a milder taste.
- Blend the Wet Ingredients
- In a blender, add the orange pieces, eggs, vegetable oil (or melted butter), vanilla extract, and sugar.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes.
- Add the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour the blended mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour an 8-inch (20cm) round or loaf pan.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Glaze (Optional)
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Chocolate Twist – Add 1/2 cup (90g) of chocolate chips to the batter.
- Nutty Crunch – Fold in 1/4 cup (30g) of chopped almonds or walnuts.
- Coconut Touch – Substitute part of the flour with 1/2 cup (50g) of shredded coconut.
- Spiced Version – Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or cardamom for extra warmth.
- Gluten-Free – Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-45 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: international
Keywords: orange cake, blender cake, easy citrus cake, whole orange cake, moist orange cake