Sicilian Orange Cake
Sicilian orange cake is a traditional Italian dessert cake which is decadent, citrusy, and moist. My easy Sicilian Orange Cake recipe infuses every bite with vibrant, zesty orange flavor, creating a perfect treat for any occasion.
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 250 g (8 oz) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 250 g (8 oz) castor sugar (or reduced to 200 g)
- 4 medium eggs (or 3 large eggs)
- 2 grated oranges zest
- 270 g (9½ oz) self raising flour
- 120 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon rum (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease and line a 22cm (8.7 inches) round cake pan. Using an electric beater, cream the butter with sugar until light and fluffy
- 2
Beat in eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next. If needed, add a spoonful of flour with the last egg to prevent the mixture from curdling. Beat in orange zest. Add the flour all at once and mix well, then slowly incorporate the orange juice.
- 3
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. If it starts to brown too quickly, cover loosely with a lightly greased sheet of aluminum foil. Leave the cake in the pan to cool on a wire rack, then unmold and serve.