Whole Orange Blender Cake

Whole Orange Blender Cake is naturally gluten free and easy to make with only 8 ingredients. It has intense orange flavor and everything is just blended together!

Other favorite blender cake recipe is this healthy breakfast cake!

When I saw the Modern Nonna making this whole orange blender cake I knew I had to try its healthier version. I was intrigued by blending the entire orange with all ingredients in a blender.

It totally worked and the smell in my kitchen was insane! It’s essentially a loaf cake which makes it so easy for any casual event or guilt-free healthy dessert.

I based this recipe on my healthy lemon zucchini bread and it is also similar to this lemon zucchini bread with gluten-free flour.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• So easy: Blend 8 simple ingredients together in seconds then bake, it’s one of the simplest quick bread recipes!
• Fragrant and delicious: No need to peel, zest, or remove the white pith of your orange. Simply wash, cut, and blend for the freshest citrus flavor and aroma.
• Moist: Fresh orange juice creates a super moist cake with a tender crumb, without any milk, oil, or water.
• Healthier: This orange blender cake is made with almond flour, sweetened with maple syrup, is gluten free, and dairy-free.
• You don’t have to worry about over blending: Unlike with white flour, but still give it a blend for about 30 seconds.

Ingredients for Orange Blender Cake

Add this whole orange blender cake recipe to your collection of easy gluten free recipes made with a handful of everyday, wholesome ingredients.

• Orange: I used a large seedless navel orange, about 10 ounces. I think you can use any orange like blood orange or cara cara orange, the color might be different and be sure to remove seeds.
• Eggs: Use 3 large eggs for texture, moisture, and structure. Almond flour will not hold together without the eggs!
• Liquid sweetener: I chose maple syrup, but honey or agave nectar can also be used for a slightly different taste.
• Vanilla extract: Use pure vanilla extract for the most delicious flavor.
• Leavening agents: Both baking powder and baking soda provide lift and texture.
• Salt: A small amount is added to help balance and enhance the overall flavor.
• Almond flour: I go for superfine or fine blanched almond flour in my almond flour recipes for best results. I don’t recommend to use almond meal although if you do, I think recipe will work just cake will be more dense.

How to Make Whole Orange Blender Cake

Here’s how to make orange cake in a blender with step-by-step photos, it’s almost unbelievable how easy it is!

There is a full recipe card below.

• Prep: Preheat your oven to 350 F if it bakes hotter or 375 F if it bakes on the cooler side. Line a 9 x 5 loaf pan with unbleached parchment paper and set aside.
• Make orange cake batter: In your high speed blender, add ingredients in this order: orange, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and almond flour. Blend until everything is mixed and the orange is blended, should take around 30 seconds and the batter will be on the thick side.
• Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, I used a spatula to help. Bake at 350 F for 50 minutes or at 375 for 60 minutes until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. If it browns too quickly, cover with parchment or foil.
• Let it cool: Remove from the oven, cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack for another 10 minutes. Slice into 10 pieces with a serrated knife and enjoy!

Tips for Best Results

Bake the best whole orange cake with these pro tips.

• Use high-speed blender: Like Blendtec, Ninja or Vitamix. If you have regular blender, you can also zest, peel, and cut both orange peel and orange flesh separately, then blend.
• Add liquids first: It will help to avoid cavitation. Orange is considered a liquid too, it’s juicy. Make sure flour goes in last.
• Wash your orange well: Because we use peel and it often contains wax on it. I like to give it a good scrub with natural dish soap like 7th generation. Also using organic fruit would be ideal since we use peel and all.
• Adjust oven temperature: Almond flour tends to burn fast and all ovens vary. If you know your oven runs hotter, bake the cake at 350 F for 50 minutes. If you know your oven is less powerful, bake it at 375 for 60 minutes. That’s what I do between my house and studio ovens.
• If cake starts to brown before it’s ready: Keep an eye on your cake and tent it with parchment paper or foil halfway through if needed.
• If your cake caves in a bit: Don’t worry and make a note to add a little bit more almond flour next time. It happened to me with my studio oven but didn’t happen in my house kitchen oven. So it depends, and even if it caves in a bit, the cake is still firm and moist.

Variations and Additions

We enjoyed every crumb of this delicious orange cake just as it is but there are always creative ways to personalize it, here are a few ideas to try!

• Using other pans: You can bake this cake in a cake pan, pie pan, Bundt pan or square baking dish. I would check on it after 30-40 minutes and go from there.
• Poppy seeds: Adding 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds will add a nutty flavor and light crunch to the cake.
• Spices: Add warmth with a dash of cinnamon or cardamom.
• Add a healthy glaze: Make it a special dessert for Mother’s Day, Easter, or any special occasion by drizzling it with a vanilla, lemon, or orange glaze. Take it a step further and sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top for extra juiciness and a pop of color.
• More citrusy: Increase the citrusy aroma by adding 1 teaspoon of lemon extract.
• Berries: I think blueberries or raspberries would add a nice sweet-tart flavor to the cake.

How to Store

Store: Keep it in a dish, loosely covered with a clean kitchen towel and in a cool, dry spot for 3-4 days.

Freeze: Transfer your cooled cake to an airtight container or sealed Ziploc bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

FAQs

More Cake Recipes to Try

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• Blueberry coffee cake
• Greek yogurt cake
• Almond flour cake
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