Orange Cake: An Irresistible Dessert That Disappears in the Blink of an Eye!

recipes | February 21, 2024

The Magic Ingredients: Before starting the preparation, make sure you have available:

For the cream:

  • 1 egg.
  • 250 ml of orange juice.
  • 20 g of sugar.
  • 20 g of corn starch.
  • 8 g of vanilla sugar.

For the pastry:

  • 1 egg.
  • 50 g of sugar.
  • 50 ml of seed oil.
  • 160 g of flour.
  • Half a teaspoon of baking powder.

To decorate:

  • Powdered vanilla sugar.

Essential Kitchen Equipment: Before you get to the stove, make sure you have:

  • Pot for preparing the cream.
  • Bowl for kneading the pastry.
  • 22cm diameter baking tray.
  • Kitchen utensils: spoon, spatula, whisks.

Measurements and Preparation Times:

  • Preparation Time: About 20 minutes.
  • Cooking time: 40 minutes.
  • Servings: 8 people.

Step by Step Process:

Preparation of the Cream:

  1. In a saucepan, mix the egg with the orange juice, sugar, corn starch and vanilla sugar.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the cream thickens. Leave to cool.

Preparation of the shortcrust pastry:

  1. In a bowl, beat the egg with the sugar and vegetable oil.
  2. Add a pinch of salt, the flour and the baking powder. Knead until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
  3. Spread the pastry on a previously buttered and floured 22cm diameter baking tray.

Assembly and Cooking:

  1. Pour the previously prepared cream over the pastry.
  2. Bake at 180°C for about 40 minutes, or until the surface is golden and the pastry is cooked.
  3. Once cooked, let the cake cool, then dust with vanilla icing sugar.

Presentation and Service:

  1. Cut the cake into slices and serve it. Enjoy your meal!

Who is this recipe for: This recipe is perfect for those who love fresh and fruity desserts, ideal for a delicious breakfast or a special snack. Also suitable for special occasions and birthday parties.

Suggestions and Variations:

  • Add some grated orange zest to the cream for an even more intense aroma.
  • Serve the cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra touch of deliciousness.

Sweet Conclusions: The “Orange Cake” is a masterpiece of freshness and sweetness that conquers at the first taste. Prepare it to amaze your guests or pamper yourself with a genuine and fragrant dessert. Remember to rate this recipe from 1 to 10 and enjoy your meal!

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