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Ciambella all'arancia cake recipe.

Ciambella all’arancia

Mari Avalos
This soft and fragrant Italian orange cake is perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack with coffee. It’s super easy to make, stays moist for days, and fills your kitchen with the smell of fresh oranges.
10 servings
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 45 minutes
Total 1 hour

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Zest of an orange
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
  • 3 medium eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon orange extract (or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan (that’s a ring-shaped cake pan).
  • In a large bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, orange zest, and salt. Beat with a mixer on high speed until the mix looks fluffy and pale.
  • Add the orange juice, oil, and orange extract. Mix just until everything is blended (don’t beat too long).
  • Put a strainer over the bowl and add the flour and baking powder. Sift them right in.
  • Use a spatula to gently mix until the batter looks smooth. Don’t worry if there are a few tiny lumps.
  • Pour the batter into the pan and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
  • Take it out of the oven and let the cake rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Then carefully remove the cake from the pan and let it cool completely on a rack.
  • When it’s cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy!

Tips & Notes

  • Fresh oranges make all the difference. Their juice and zest give the cake that real, sunny flavor.
  • No bundt pan? No problem! A regular round cake pan works too, just check it a few minutes earlier.
  • If your cake cracks a little on top, don’t worry, that’s exactly how a ciambella should look.
  • Keep it covered at room temperature, and it’ll stay soft and lovely for a couple of days.
  • Want to dress it up? Mix a quick glaze with powdered sugar and orange juice. Simple and delicious!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 126mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 96IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg