Blended Orange Cake: The Secret to Make It Soft and Fragrant!

If you’ve ever wanted to turn an entire orange into a cake without summoning kitchen chaos, this is your moment. This dessert is so easy to make and all you need is a blender, a few ingredients, and the willingness to toss a whole orange into the mix. With just two eggs, some oil, sugar, flour, and a splash of milk, this citrusy charmer comes together like a breeze and bakes into a treat that’s anything but ordinary.

This cake is perfect for the sweet-toothed rebels who prefer their baking low-effort but high-reward. It required no creaming butter, no separating egg whites, and no fancy dance moves. One slice in, and you’ll wonder why anyone ever made citrus cake any other way.

What Is Orange Cake?

Orange cake might sound modern but it actually has roots that run deep. In places like Spain, Sicily, and North Africa, whole oranges, skin, pith, pulp, and all, have long starred in cakes, lending moisture and complexity without requiring elaborate methods or ingredients.

Traditionally, orange cakes involved simmering citrus fruits for hours. Here, we skip straight to the fun by blending everything raw. That tiny bit of bitterness from the peel balances the sweetness beautifully.

Pro Tips for the Best Blended Orange Cake

• Choose thin-skinned oranges, such as Valencia or Navel. Thicker skins can add too much bitterness.
• You’re using the peel, so wash the orange thoroughly.
• Do you want extra aroma when baking your cake? Add a touch of vanilla or orange blossom water.

Can I Use a Different Type of Citrus?

You can, but be prepared for a flavor curveball. Lemons, for instance, are much more sour and might need extra sugar. Also, blood oranges offer a stunning color but sometimes lack sweetness.

Why Did My Cake Sink?

That’s usually a sign of underbaking or too much liquid. Make sure you check the center with a toothpick, it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.

How Can I Make It More Elegant for a Dinner Party?

Dust it with powdered sugar, drizzle a simple orange glaze over the top, or serve it with whipped cream or mascarpone.

What’s the Best Way to Serve It?

It’s divine with a hot cup of tea or coffee. You can also serve it slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

How to Store Leftovers

Once completely cool, store your blended orange cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or pop it into the fridge for about a week. If you're not finishing it soon, slice it and freeze the pieces individually for up to 2 months.

How to Make Blended Orange Cake

Step 1

Step 1

Pour into the blender, your eggs, oil, and sugar and chopped orange.

Pour into the blender, your eggs, oil, and sugar and chopped orange.

Step 2

Step 2

Blend the mixture until smooth and pour it into a bowl.

Blend the mixture until smooth and pour it into a bowl.

Step 3

Step 3

Add in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda into your mixture. Stir with a spatula or whisk until just combined. Slowly drizzle in the milk while stirring to loosen up the batter.

Add in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda into your mixture. Stir with a spatula or whisk until just combined. Slowly drizzle in the milk while stirring to loosen up the batter.

Step 4

Step 4

Grease your baking dish well, pour in the batter and bake at 180ºC (356ºF) for 35 minutes.

Grease your baking dish well, pour in the batter and bake at 180ºC (356ºF) for 35 minutes.