Magical Orange Cake, the magic I think is in how very very simple it is! Just five ingredients including an entire orange, it takes just minutes to prepare and is absolutely delicious.
I found this recipe many years ago on a recipe message board, I have since seen it in so many places all over the internet so I am not sure who to attribute this to. But I can say that it is sensational. No fussy techniques but you will require a food processor as it is all made in that.
As I have mentioned, this cake uses a whole orange, the ENTIRE thing! This is not a typo. I often have people query this or say we I didn’t want to do that so I used just the skin or just the insides. That is fine, but you need to TRUST me, this cake is absolutely divine made this way. I tend to cut off the green stalky bit and occasional I will slice off a thick end piece. But otherwise follow each step in this recipe and you will have a truly special cake
In addition to an orange, there are only four other ingredients, so a 5 minute cake with 5 ingredients sound like my idea of fun. Self raising flour, sugar, eggs and butter is all that goes into this one. The flavour is absolutely sensational, the smell even more so. This recipe also makes delicious little cupcakes so feel free to give that a try.
The method is so simple, you will need a food processor, but all you do is pulp the whole orange, then add the eggs and sugar, the butter and finally the self raising flour. Only takes a few minutes, takes longer to heat the oven! I like to make mine in a ring tin, it is not a huge cake, but you can make it in a loaf tin or a small baking pan, approx 20-23cm.
I have also created a lemon version of this, and it is absolutely delicious also, you want to ensure you use good quality tasty lemons and remove the pips. But it is well worth a try also if you are a lemon fan, you can find the recipe for Magical Lemon Cake here
Magical Lemon Cake
Like this Magical Orange Cake I love orange recipes, I now have so many on the blog, I am sure there are many more I will make over the years, let me know in the comments below what are some of your favourites. Simply click the titles below to see what I have shared
Orange Crunch Muffins
Citrus Slice
White Chocolate & Cranberry Loaves with Citrus Glaze
Orange Crackle Biscuits
Orange Chocolate Chip Biscuits
Today I have chosen to ice this cake with my basic vanilla icing. I love the simple sweetness in contrast to the bright orange flavours of the cake. You can of course use any icing you choose, or add zest or orange juice to make it even more of a citrus explosion. But I really like this simple way. Those ingredients are also so simple, icing sugar, melted butter, vanilla and water.
And now onto the recipe, I think you will absolutely adore this one, whether you ice it, leave it plain or serve with a simple orange syrup it is a total winner.
Easy Magical Orange Cake
Absolutely delicious orange cake using a whole orange, just 5 ingredients and so easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 whole orange - washed & pulped, skin and all! (I remove the green stalk bit)
- 125 grams Melted Butter
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- 2 Medium Eggs
- 1 1/2 Cups Self Raising Flour
Icing
- 1 1/2 Cups Icing Sugar
- 2 teaspoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
- 1-3 Tablespoon Water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C Bake
- Prepare a ring tin, or a small baking tin (approx 20-23cm) with a generous spray of cooking spray or melted butter.
- Place baking paper in the base of the tin, cut to size and set aside
- In a food processor place the washed and quartered orange.
- Blitz until it forms a pulp
- Add to this the eggs and sugar and mix for 20 seconds and scrape down the sides
- Add to this the melted butter and mix for a further 20-30 seconds or until fully blended
- Finally add the flour and blend for 20 seconds until all fully incorporated and no lumps remain
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking tin
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a skewer or knife comes out clean
- Remove from the oven and set aside for 10 minutes before carefully removing from the tin. You may need to carefully work a knife around the edge of the tin to help
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before icing.
- For the icing, in a medium bowl place the icing sugar, add to this the melted butter and vanilla and mix (I always mix my butter and vanilla together first as this helps it to infuse)
- Then add a tablespoon of water at a time until you get the desired consistency.
- It should not be too runny, the right consistency is when it just starts to fall from the spoon.
- Spread this over the cake and store in an airtight container until ready to serve
- Should keep for at least 3 days
- Enjoy!
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Tracey says
Yum! I’ve just made this this afternoon – super yummy and easy. I didn’t have enough icing sugar so I added custard powder to the icing and it’s like a dessert! I’ve shared your recipe on my Facebook business page – Cosy Toes with a photo for my followers too. I love your recipes and you are my go to for baking now. Thank you!
justamumnz says
Thank you Tracey and for sharing with with your followers.
Jannine Goodhew says
This cake was so easy to make. It tastes delicious. Highly recommend it.
Sheila says
What an awesome recipe! I love it! Subbed oil for butter, cut the sugar down to half a cup and used two regular oranges instead of 1. Worked perfectly. I love it! Thanks so much.
justamumnz says
Great! Glad it worked out for you.
Meredith says
Just made it as cup cakes. Currently in the oven. So easy..
justamumnz says
Wonderful, enjoy
Jo says
I tried this yesterday and it came out so well…thanks for this quickie.
Barbara Bennett says
Made this cake today, I will admit I had my doubts…..but it was a huge success & so easy. Family were very impressed, so thank you. ?
justamumnz says
Wonderful! ☺️
carol-ann garcia says
i MADE THIS CAKE IT IS AMAZING SO EASY AND SO YUMMMMM WOW YOU JUST HAVE TO MAKE IT .CRIMINAL NOT TO
justamumnz says
Glad you love it! ☺️
Diana says
I tried to print this recipe but your automatic printing thingy told me it was going to take 13 pages of A4 paper! This seems a tad excessive…
justamumnz says
Lol yes, my older recipes don’t have a print feature like the new ones for just the recipe. Simply select/copy only the recipe and method then print just that selection. ?
jo Swanepoel says
In the interest of science I tried this recipie with mandarins. Looks pretty good to me! Still in the oven but batter definitely was tasty!
justamumnz says
So awesome to hear it worked with Mandarins! You used 7 baby ones, and another person used 4 normal sized ones – and all loved it so that is great! xo
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
What a stunning cake! Thanks for linking up with us 🙂
Tammi Kwok says
Oh wow! I definitely did not think that this cake included a whole orange!! Love the way it’s presented too – I’m a sucker for rose piping.
House in Tillford says
wow that does sound super easy- perfect for when you get that sweet craving and want to whip up something quick!
bakeplaysmile says
How gorgeous!! Can you teach me how to ice like that?? I’m going over to check your steps out now as I’m making a cake this weekend for a baby shower! Mmm I love orange cakes! Thank you so much for linking up with our Fabulous Foodie Fridays party and sharing your foodie love around! xx
Just a Mum says
That is the easiest piping method ever! Just discovered it and its so simple and looks really effective 🙂 Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Danielle L says
A 5 minute cake made in a food processor – you have my attention. I also have a new bundt tin I haven’t used yet…that may be about to change!
Just a Mum says
Yay = let me know how you get on 🙂
SNKitchen says
This looks so good, I actually want a piece right now!
Alpana Deo says
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