Gateau A L'Orange De Madame Mahjoub - Orange Cake

Name: Gateau A L'Orange De Madame Mahjoub - Orange Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small blood oranges (or thin-skinned juice oranges, organic preferred); 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 4 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional); powdered sugar, for dusting

Servings: persons

2 small blood oranges (or thin-skinned juice oranges, organic preferred)
1/3 cup olive oil
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
powdered sugar, for dusting

1
Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter and flour your cake pan.
2
Wash oranges thoroughly to remove pesticide and wax residue. Slice tops and bottoms off of the oranges to remove the thickest part of the skin and discard. Chop oranges into chunks and discard the seeds. In a food processor, process the oranges into a chunky puree. Add the olive oil slowly and continue to process until it is well blended.
3
In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4
In a large bowl, beat eggs thoroughly and gradually add sugar until mixture is thick and lemon-colored. Add vanilla and optional almond extract.
5
Fold about a third of the flour mixture into the eggs and beat until mixed. Fold in about a third of the orange mixture and beat. Continue to add flour and orange mixture until everything is combined. You'll have a chunky batter.
6
Pour batter into cake pan. Bake for 60 minutes or until cake is brown on top and has pulled away from the sides of the pan.
7
Let cake cool. If you used a spring form pan, remove the sides. If not, then let cool for five minutes then remove from the pan and allow it to finish cooling. After it has completely cooled, dust with powdered sugar.

851

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small blood oranges (or thin-skinned juice oranges, organic preferred), 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Gateau A L'Orange De Madame Mahjoub - Orange Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!