ORANGE CAKE, ANCONA STYLE (TORTA DI ARANCE ALL'ANCONETANA)
Evelyn and I are among those who have experienced the dangers of consuming ouzo straight. This cake, from the venerable Marcella Hazan, is a way to have your ouzo and still maintain your dignity. It is not a particularly sweet cake, but very flavorful--ideal for brunch or afternoon tea.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Note: If you are in southern Europe and have access to Italian or Spanish blood oranges, use those; If not, California blood oranges are not a good substitute; You will have to forgo the color for the flavor of a tangelo or temple orange.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Thickly butter a tube pan and dust with flour.
- Note: You can also use a bundt pan, but make sure it is a heavy one--as heavy as your tube pan.
- Put flour, eggs, grated ornage peel, 4 tablespoons softened butter, sugar and ouzo in a food processor and process until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Add milk and baking powder and process again to incorporate.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan and place in upper level of pre-heated oven.
- Bake for at least 45 minutes, until top of cake becomes colored a rich gold.
- Place pan over a wine bottle or other receptacle to cool slightly.
- Loosen the edges of the cake with a sharp knife.
- Invert onto a plate.
- While cake is still warm, poke many holes into it, using a chopstick or similar implement.
- Pour the sweetened orange juice into the holes, filling them to the brim.
- Within an hour, the cake will have absorbed the juice.
- Serve at room temperature.
- Note: The cake will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator, fully covered by plastic wrap.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.4, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 94.8, Sodium 131.2, Carbohydrate 72.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 44.6, Protein 6.8
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Touseef Mkhan
[email protected]The cake was delicious! The orange flavor was subtle but present, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Muhammad waqas Muhammad waqas
[email protected]Love this orange cake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze is the perfect touch. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Paul Bopape
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I might try adding a bit more butter or oil next time.
Usman Haroon
[email protected]Very easy recipe to follow. The cake turned out moist and fluffy, with a delicious orange flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Chiemerie Ogujuba
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze was delicious. Will definitely be making this again!
Pema choki
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.
Kareem Stiles
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of orange cake, but this recipe was really good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect touch.
Shevarn Smith
[email protected]This is my new favorite orange cake recipe! The orange flavor is so intense and delicious, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I've already made it twice and it's a hit every time.
Moasan Gujjar
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the cake turned out great in the end. Will definitely make it again.
Md jillur rahman
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Yasmeen Kousar
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it several times for friends and family, and they all rave about it.
Taryn Watts
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my dinner party.
Ashley Fougere
[email protected]I've never been a fan of orange cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The citrus flavor was subtle and refreshing, and the cake was incredibly moist. Highly recommend!
Dilo m
[email protected]This orange cake was a delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the texture was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.