Italian pan d’arancio is a Sicilian orange cake that is full of orange flavor. This version is made in a loaf pan for a loaf that is easy to slice and serve. Whether you serve it with coffee or tea, this orange-flavored cake will be sure to impress all you serve it to.
To make this orange pound cake, you start by blending a whole chopped orange in a food processor until it is well-blended. Then, it gets blended with eggs, sugar, flour, and baking powder until combined. After that, it gets baked in the oven before being topped with glazed orange slices and served.
What is Italian Pan D’arancio?
Pan d’arancio is a Sicilian cake that is full of the fragrance of sweet and tangy oranges. This cake uses orange that has been pureed with the skin, which adds moisture to the cake along with both the fragrance and tanginess of the orange. Since oranges are such a staple in Sicily’s agriculture, it is no wonder that they feature in so many of the area’s desserts.
Pro Tips
- Use an organic orange since you will be using the entire orange including its skin.
- Line the loaf pan with parchment paper so you can easily remove the cake without it sticking.
- To test the cake’s doneness, you can insert a skewer in its center to see if it comes out clean. If you see some sticky wet crumbs, you can continue baking the cake for a few minutes longer.
- Thinly slice the orange for garnish so that it sits on top of the cake well.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Type of Oranges Should I Use to Make Orange Cake?
The best oranges to use are ones that are large such as naval oranges or cara cara oranges. You should also make sure they are organic so that they are safe to use in your cake.
Why is My Whole Orange Cake Bitter?
Your orange cake may be bitter due to the white pith on the orange skin. If you don’t love that flavor, you could simply use the orange part of the skin zested along with the orange pulp interior.
Can I Use Other Types of Citrus in Pan D’arancio?
No, this cake explicitly uses whole oranges as they are sweet enough to taste good when blended into a cake batter. If you use something like lemons or grapefruit, the cake likely won’t be sweet enough.
How to Store Italian Pan D’arancio
This Italian pan d’arancio can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 to 5 days. It should be tightly covered so it maintains optimal freshness.
Ingredients
How to Make Italian Pan D’arancio
For the batter, cut the orange into pieces, place it in a food processor, and pulse it until smooth.
For the batter, cut the orange into pieces, place it in a food processor, and pulse it until smooth.
In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar. Beat in the flour, orange puree, and baking powder until combined.
In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar. Beat in the flour, orange puree, and baking powder until combined.
Pour the batter in a parchment-lined loaf pan (25 x 10 cm) and bake it in a 350 F (180 C) oven for 40 minutes.
Pour the batter in a parchment-lined loaf pan (25 x 10 cm) and bake it in a 350 F (180 C) oven for 40 minutes.
For garnish, slice the oranges and place them in a pan of water and sugar. Allow them to cook until they are candied and caramelized.
For garnish, slice the oranges and place them in a pan of water and sugar. Allow them to cook until they are candied and caramelized.
Slice and serve.
Garnish the cake with the orange slices and brush it with the syrup.
Slice and serve.
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