Sicilian Orange Cake - Pan D'Arancio

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   ["Preheat oven to 180u00b0C.

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   In a food processor, process the entire orange until it is pureed (see the picture below).", "Place the sugar and yolks in a large bowl and beat with a mixer until light and fluffy.

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   Sift the flour with the baking powder and then add to the egg mixture a little at a time along with the powdered almonds. Continue mixing until well combined. Stir in it the orange puree until completely blended.

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   Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff. Then fold gently the beaten egg whites into the batter. When well mixed, drizzle the vegetable oil, mixing thoroughly.

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   Grease and flour a cake tin and then pour the batter into it. Bake the cake for about 40 minutes. If you want to make sure your cake is done, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, without streaks of batter, then you can take the cake out of the oven.

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   Allow to cool for about 15 minutes, then remove the cake from the cake tin. Dust with icing sugar and serve with a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.