Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.
About the Recipe
Portuguese orange cake is a home recipe, one of those that fills the kitchen with fragrance before reaching the table.
The juice and zest provide freshness, while the batter remains soft to accompany coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 200 g of sugar
- 250 g of flour
- 120 ml of orange juice
- Orange zest
- 100 ml of oil or melted butter
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
Preparation Method
- Beat eggs and sugar until light.
- Add oil, juice, and zest.
- Incorporate flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Pour into a greased pan.
- Bake in a medium oven until golden.
- Let cool slightly before unmolding.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Use zest without the white part.
- Do not overbeat after adding flour.
- A light orange syrup can make the cake moister.
Possible Substitutions in Brazil
- Tangerine can replace part of the orange.
- Neutral oil keeps the cake light.
Pairing
Black tea, coffee, or milk. No mandatory alcoholic beverage.
Editorial Note from Empório Portugal
This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like all traditional recipes, it may vary according to region, family, and cook.
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