Brazilian recipe
Orange Cake (Bolo de laranja)
A Brazilian classic, this orange cake is known for its fluffy texture and easy 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
Plain flour, sugar, oranges, eggs and baking powder are easy to find in supermarkets and local shops. Fresh orange juice is ideal; good-quality orange fizzy drink is an allowed option from the original recipe.
Preparation method
- Start by beating the egg whites to stiff peaks, then add the yolks and sugar, beating well until you have a smooth mixture
- Fold the plain flour and orange juice into the batter, mixing gently
- Finish by adding the baking powder and mixing only to incorporate
- Pour the batter into a previously greased and floured 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 well-aerated cake is taking the egg whites to a proper stiff-peak stage.
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