Tunisian Orange Cake
βDiscover the joy of making Tunisian Orange Cake at home. This 45-minute tunisian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.β

π€ Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Tunisian Orange Cake at home. This 45-minute tunisian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Tunisian Orange Cake is a beloved Tunisian dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any meal. Its flavors have been refined over time to create the perfect balance that keeps people coming back for more.
Cooking is more than just preparing foodβit's an act of love, creativity, and connection. This recipe embodies that spirit, offering you a chance to create something special in your own kitchen.
π Tunisian Orange Cake
π Ingredients
- β’1 large Orange
- β’300g Caster Sugar
- β’75 ml Olive Oil
- β’280g Flour
- β’1 tbs Baking Powder
- β’4 large Eggs
- β’2 tsp Vanilla Extract
π¨βπ³ Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 190 C / Gas 5. Grease a 23cm round springform tin.
- 2
Cut off the hard bits from the top and bottom of the orange. Slice the orange and remove all seeds. Puree the orange with its peel in a food processor. Add one third of the sugar and the olive oil and continue to mix until well combined.
- 3
Sieve together flour and baking powder.
- 4
Beat the eggs and the remaining sugar with an electric hand mixer for at least five minutes until very fluffy. Fold in half of the flour mixture, then the orange and the vanilla, then fold in the remaining flour. Mix well but not for too long.
- 5
Pour cake mixture into prepared tin and smooth out. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 160 C / Gas 2 and bake again for 30 minutes Bake until the cake is golden brown and a skewer comes out clean. Cool on a wire cake rack.
π‘ Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Tunisian Orange Cake at home. This 45-minute tunisian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
β Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality Orange
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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