It has the word vanilla in the name so made me wonder……. Can’t tell if you need one or two oranges – do you first juice the orange before blending? (And thank you for the 5 star review, also!). Are they ? It’s mine…. So moist and tender but with enough density to really be able to savor the flavor. Haha! The only thing that the cake hasn’t risen although I made it step by step with same measurements of ingredients. Yum Thanks Christina – I already have! He added Dark chocolate buttons. My guess is that it won’t have the same texture, but will probably work. Waiting for it to come out of the oven. This cake looks amazing – just wondering if it can be made the day before (or two days before?) No, it’s yogurt. Loaf pans work well, yes! xx, I have just copied your cocoa idea. Thank you for pointing this out, I usually do add vanilla if I don’t have the Paneangeli powder, so I’ve edited the recipe to include those instructions. The first time I used an organic navel orange, but forgot to add the Greek yogurt. Definitely check the center of the cake with a tester before pulling it out though. It’s not Terry’s chocolate orange. The cake came out as perfection! Christina is on a mission to save authentic Italian dishes from extinction, and is constantly promoting Scottish (and British) food as some of the best cuisine the world has to offer—one steak pie and sticky toffee pudding at a time. […], Made the cake See a similar unfrosted version by from Christina's Cucina here. Please post me full recipe for Orange cake. Very simple to make, this orange sweet bread requires little time and few … There’s gonna be many more of these ! Prepare the glaze by melting the sugar in the orange juice and allow to simmer for a few minutes, just until the liquid has a syrupy consistency. Now I know what surprise i’ll make for the upcoming weekend Thank you for the recipe. Hope it’s a success! Is it possible to freeze it?? I loved your recipe.. and I’m so tempted to give it try.. but can i make this recipe with mandarin oranges instead of navel oranges..?? I used to eat this cake growing up and trying this recipe brought back so many memories! Hi! Receive a Free Italian Horn Keychain upon email signup - just pay shipping. A few people have since asked me for the recipe – so there really isnt a greater compliment than that! what do you think? Required fields are marked *. An Open Letter to Lagostina: Shame on You. The texture is perfect. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Sicilian Whole Orange Cake is a moist and delicious crowd-pleasing dessert. WOW .I fell in love with this cake. It’s a great contrast of slightly bitter from using the whole orange with the sweet syrup on top. That helps me with google. www.ladanigourmet.com/en/pan-darancio-a-sicilian-orange-cake Thank you for sharing this recipe! 250g salted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing 200g caster sugar (reduced) 4 medium eggs 1½ teaspoons finely grated orange zest 250g all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 120ml (about 1/2 cup) freshly squeezed orange juice 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier, optional 3/4 teaspoon salt (if using … Given that the recipe calls for using the entire orange, how important is it do you think to use organic oranges since non-organic navel oranges seem easier to find right now. That’s so great to hear, Bonnie! Enjoy, and please leave a star rating when you do (above the PRINT button in the recipe card). This Sicilian cake is awesome. Made this once before and it was lovely just as it was. https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/recipes/sticky-orange-polenta-cake-recipe With mixer running on low speed, gradually add flour mixture. This Sicilian whole orange cake is so flavorful because you use the entire orange to make it. Thanks so much –. It’s moist, light and springy, and the flavor doesn’t get burnt, just right! This Sicilian Orange Cake is the famous orange cake from the once popular Café Agostini (this cafe was closed on 22 July, 2005) owned by Margie Agostini, in the heart of Sydney ’s suburb for the rich and famous, Woollahra. If you could do me a huge favor, I’d be so appreciative: could you click the 5 stars above the PRINT button on the recipe card? (Can I ask a big favor? Sicilian orange cake (Adapted from The Guardian) Serves about 8. We enjoyed that it wasn’t heavy or cloyingly sweet. Will this recipe work or will i have to make some changes ? 1½ teaspoons finely grated orange … Just keep it in a sealed container! The smell and taste is amazing and not comparable to store bought orange cake. Its texture is soft and fluffy, and its aroma intense and citrusy; it’s orange bread. Lightly butter two loose-bottomed 20cm/8in sandwich tins and line the bases with baking paper. Oh yay! Hi Leza, I didn’t have yogurt either, so I used mayonnaise. That’s so great, Rima! Wonderful cake and easy for a beginner to make. I am going to make the cake today so think I will add vanilla and will let you know. So moist – I’ll definitely be making it again! I think you can also use sour cream. So far I’ve made soooo many cakes and some were ok but this one was absolutely amazing. I did add a generous teaspoon of vanilla, the only change. Christina, this cake recipe is fabulous! Please let me know I really want to make this cake.. Lots of love to you ♥️, Hi Vaishakhi, I have not tried it with mandarin oranges, so I cannot advise you on this. Well, it works beautifully for apples, too! Only if it’s not too much trouble. Mix just until blended, and then stir in the … Just got a bit confused with the cup verses grams verses ounces Amazing cake love it. It turned out beautifully, thank you so much xx, That’s lovely, Anita! But there are so many things to prep already… does it keep in the fridge? Hi Leza, I’d use labne or sour cream first, but if you don’t have those I would try blending the cottage cheese to make it smooth first. © 2020 Hardcore Italians. Sicilian orange cake. Grease a deep 20cm/8in tin with margarine. This recipe makes 12 servings. Thank you! Hi! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe and I have stopped by and given a glowing review to you and your recipe. I’ve now made this cake twice and it’s been absolute perfection each time. Add this orange to the cake mixture (along with the vanilla if you used plain baking powder) and stir until evenly combined, then put the batter into the prepared tin. I love chocolate and orange together! Thank you for your lovely comments! Baking powder is that 2 – 1/2 teaspoons or Two and a half teaspoons. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Looks amazing already They are not the same as one is solid and one is liquid. https://www.lacucinaitaliana.com/.../orange-bread-a-delicate-sicilian-cake Thank you for your wonderful recipes. You're awesome for doing it! . I did the butter glazing. I am so excited to see the gluten free version of this cake recipe also! Oh thank you so much, Janelle!! Thank you). If using clementines, how many? Added to the dough mixture the orange gives lightness and releases an aroma throughout the house. Let me know how you like it! Thank you so much for letting me know, and happy belated birthday to your Dad! Try the other fruit versions next, although if your husband loves orange, this may be his favorite! allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/2758/spanish-orange-and-almond-cake.aspx In addition add some lemon rind. It’s sooo good, Bonnie! I also candied some sliced oranged and popped them on top. Could you just click on the 5 stars above the PRINT button in the printable recipe card? Add orange juice; beat on low speed until combined, about 20 seconds. Thank you. I’d love to make it for the adults at my kid’s birthday party, as my daughter’s cake will be all sugar and frosting and no so appealing for the adults. Just guessing as I’ve never tried. This Sicilian Orange Cake is the famous orange cake from the once popular Café Agostini (this cafe was closed on 22 July, 2005) owned by Margie Agostini, in the heart of Sydney ’s suburb for the rich and famous, Woollahra. You cannot change a recipe and expect the same results, Abir. Hi Iris, this recipe seems to be infallible: yes, lots of people (including me) have used regular yogurt with great success. Purée the diced oranges in a food processor, and set aside. Bake for 50-60 minutes (depending on your oven), but test with a.