Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large fresh oranges (preferably organic)
- 4 eggs
- 1 Β½ cups of sugar
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Β½ teaspoon baking soda
- ΒΌ teaspoon salt
- Β½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash the oranges thoroughly. Using a blender, blend the oranges (including peel) until smooth, ensuring no seeds remain. This orange puree will infuse your moist cake with authentic Persian citrus flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure an even rise and light, airy texture.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and vegetable oil, and continue to beat until combined.
- Gradually fold in the orange puree into the egg mixture. Then, add the sifted dry ingredients, folding until homogeneous. The orange puree keeps the cake moist and flavorful.
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Garnish with powdered sugar or orange slices if desired. Serve with tea or coffee for a fragrant, moist dessert experience.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality oranges for optimal flavor and aroma.
- Accurate measurement of ingredients ensures consistent results.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender, moist crumb.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Persian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg