About the Recipe
Said to have Mediterranean roots, this simple yet delightful cake can be adapted so many ways. Ready to eat within the hour, you have no excuse when those unexpected guests arrive.
Ingredients
CAKE INGREDIENTS
X1 orange 258g
X3 eggs 158g
1/3 cup veg oil 77g
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups 350g flour
ICING INGREDIENTS
2 cups 280g powdered sugar
3 tbsp 40g orange juice
rind of one orange optional
Method
CAKE METHOD
1. crack eggs into the blender or food processor followed by sugar, vegetable oil and an orange cut into quarters.
2. whizz on low to cut up the orange and then high for 20 seconds.
3. scrape down the sides of the blender and whizz for a further 20 seconds, we don't want to whip the eggs.
4. scrape down the sides and add the flour.
5. whizz for 20 seconds, you should have a think batter. use a spatula to ensure all ingredients are incorporated, if not whizz for another 10 / 15 seconds.
6. pour into a bred tin or cake tin of your choosing.
7. into the oven on the middle rack at 200oC for 35 minutes, reduce the heat to 160oC if you see it browning too quick. skewer to ensure it's cooked through.
8. cool before icing, cut and enjoy.
ICING METHOD
1. powdered sugar into a bowl followed by orange juice
2. mix well and pour over cooled cake