Ingredients
- 1 large Orange
- 300 g Caster Sugar
- 75 ml Olive Oil
- 280 g Flour
- 1 tbs Baking Powder
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
5 steps · ~61 minutes total
Step 1
Preheat oven to 190 C / Gas 5. Grease a 23cm round springform tin.
25 minutesAlways preheat your oven fully before baking for even cooking.Step 2
Cut off the hard bits from the top and bottom of the orange. Slice the orange and remove all seeds. Puree the orange with its peel in a food processor. Add one third of the sugar and the olive oil and continue to mix until well combined.
5 minutesKeep your fingers curled under (claw grip) for safety when cutting.Step 3
Sieve together flour and baking powder.
3 minutesStep 4
Beat the eggs and the remaining sugar with an electric hand mixer for at least five minutes until very fluffy. Fold in half of the flour mixture, then the orange and the vanilla, then fold in the remaining flour. Mix well but not for too long.
3 minutesUse room-temperature ingredients for better volume when whisking.Step 5
Pour cake mixture into prepared tin and smooth out. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 160 C / Gas 2 and bake again for 30 minutes Bake until the cake is golden brown and a skewer comes out clean. Cool on a wire cake rack.
25 minutesAlways preheat your oven fully before baking for even cooking.
💡 Tips & Tricks
🔄 Variations
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 5 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 3 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.
What to Serve With
Complete your tunisian meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Tunisian Orange Cake is a beloved dish from Tunisian cuisine, originating in Tunisia. With a total preparation time of about 45 minutes, it makes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Tunisian cuisine offers a rich tapestry of flavors and cooking traditions that reflect the culture and history of the region. This dish is a wonderful example of its distinctive culinary heritage.
This recipe is rated medium difficulty and uses 7 ingredients. Intermediate cooks will enjoy the balanced challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main ingredients in Tunisian Orange Cake include oranges, sugar, eggs, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and olive oil.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
