Retro Orange Kiss Me Cake
Step back in time with this delightful Retro Orange Kiss Me Cake, a nostalgic dessert bursting with vibrant citrus and warm, spiced flavors. Featuring a whole orange—peel and all—blended with sweet raisins and crunchy walnuts, this vintage-inspired cake boasts a moist texture and irresistible flavor profile, thanks to buttermilk and subtle hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Its easy-to-follow preparation involves simple pantry staples, making it perfect for any occasion. Serve it with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of orange glaze for an elegant finishing touch. Ideal for gatherings or afternoon tea, this cake is a timeless classic that will charm your taste buds with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole (seeded and chopped, with peel) Orange
- 1 cup Raisins
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Walnuts
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 3 tablespoons (softened) Butter
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a food processor, combine the chopped orange (with peel), raisins, and walnuts. Blend until the mixture is finely chopped but not pureed. Set this mixture aside.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
Add the egg to the butter and sugar mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently to combine after each addition.
Fold the orange-raisin-walnut mixture into the batter, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optionally, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple orange glaze before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3068 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.6 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 31.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 332 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 1769 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 542.6 g | 197% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.1 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 324.5 g | ||
| Protein | 51.4 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 448 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2198 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
