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Orange Ciambella Cake Recipe

Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Keyword orange ciambella, orange bundt cake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 215kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 orange zest and juice of
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • butter for greasing pan

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F and grease a tube pan with butter or cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar and vegetable oil until pale and frothy.
  • Stir in orange zest and juice.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Stir into the wet ingredients with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined.
  • Pour batter into the prepared tube pan. Bake for 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Transfer to a cooling rack. After 10 minutes, run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake. Unmold and let cool completely on the wire rack.
  • Lightly dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

 

  • Grease your pan well to avoid the cake sticking and breaking apart when you unmold it.
  • To ensure the perfect texture, be sure to not over mix once you've added the dry ingredients.  Stir until just combined.
  • The zest and juice of 2 lemons may be substituted for the orange.
  • Let the cake sit for about 10 minutes before running a knife around the edge of the pan to unmold it.
  • This cake keeps well in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Orange Ciambella can be frozen.  Seal well in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Please note that the nutritional information is approximate and may vary according to exact ingredients used as well as portion size.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg