Orange Cake, Ancona-Style
The Orange Cake, Ancona-Style is a traditional Italian dessert that originated in the city of Ancona, known for its delicious citrus fruits.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Ingredients
- 300 gram Oranges
- 200 gram Butter
- 200 gram Sugar
- 4 unit Eggs
- 200 gram Flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grate the zest of the oranges and set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the orange zest. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.