Brazilian recipe
Brazilian Orange Cake
A classic from Brazilian home cooking, this orange cake is known for its fluffy texture and simple preparation, making it perfect with a cup of coffee.
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Ingredients
2 cups plain flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup orange juice (or good-quality orange fizzy drink)
4 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sugar
1 cup orange juice (or good-quality orange fizzy drink)
4 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
Where to find ingredients
In the United Kingdom, you can find the ingredients for this Brazilian orange cake in regular supermarkets, local grocers and baking aisles, with orange juice or orange fizzy drink available in the drinks section.
Preparation method
- Start by beating the egg whites until they form firm peaks, then add the egg yolks and sugar, beating well until you have an even mixture
- Fold the plain flour and orange juice into the batter, mixing gently
- Finish by adding the baking powder and mixing just until incorporated
- Pour the batter into a previously greased and floured cake tin
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 40 minutes, or until golden and firm
Observations
This recipe is very practical and uses simple ingredients you probably already have in the cupboard. The secret to a beautifully light cake is beating the egg whites properly until they hold firm peaks.
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