Persian Orange Cake Recipe: Easy and Irresistibly Moist Delight
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A delightful recipe for a moist Persian orange cake that is sure to impress.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Persian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 large oranges
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash the oranges and boil them for 1 hour, then let them cool.
- Blend the cooled oranges (including the skin) in a food processor until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and oil, then add eggs and mix well.
- Add the blended oranges to the mixture and stir.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Finally, fold in the orange juice and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- Make sure to let the cake cool completely before serving to enhance the flavor.
- This cake pairs well with tea or coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg