The Famous Orange Cake: A Delightful Treat for Every Palate

Ingredients

• 3 oranges
• 40 g white granulated sugar
• 1 grated zest of one lemon
• 60 ml vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 50 g white sugar
• 160 g cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Preparation of Orange Mixture

• Peel three oranges and cut them into small pieces.
• In a non-stick pan, combine the orange pieces with 40 g of white granulated sugar and the juice of half a lemon.
• Cook the mixture over medium heat until the oranges form a soft cream, stirring occasionally with a soft spatula.
• Once done, remove from heat and let it cool.

Dough Preparation and Assembly

• In a large bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 50 g of white sugar until well combined.
• Add 60 ml of vegetable oil and the grated zest of a lemon to the egg mixture, and mix thoroughly.
• Gradually incorporate 160 g of cake flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder into the mixture, kneading until a smooth dough forms.
• Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 5 minutes.
• Line a cake pan with parchment paper and spread a portion of the dough evenly on the bottom.
• Poke holes in the dough with a fork and spread a layer of the cooked orange mixture on top.
• Add another layer of dough and orange mixture, then finish with a final layer of dough.