Healthy Whole Orange Blender Cake
I’m obsessed with the smell and flavor of this cake it does give off Vasilopita cake vibes but I was so thrilled when the oats and maple syrup worked in this recipe to make it healthier for you. The smell though is INSANE!
You can use regular all purpose flour here or gluten free flour instead of the oats. You can also use granular sugar instead of the maple syrup. The flavor will all taste amazing and you will have guests going for seconds for sure. There is absolutely no bitterness from the orange peel whatsoever!
The beauty of the recipe is that any fruit can be subbed in like a large lemon, 2 limes or a pear. I cannot wait to try more flavor for this simple to make recipe. My only recommendation is to stick to ORGANIC fruits since your are using and eating the peels.
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Healthy Whole Orange Blender Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 whole Navel orange (organic)
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Icing:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 orange, zested then juiced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ Line an 8 inch round pan with parchment paper or grease it.
- Rinse and dry your orange. Remove any exterior stems and then quarter it. Remove any seeds. You are using the WHOLE ORANGE here – peel and all.
- Add the ingredients to your blender or food processor in the order listed above. Blend till smooth and then pour the batter into your pan. Bake for 50 minutes to an hour or until top of cake is golden. Remove from oven and allow to set in the pan for 15 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to fully cool.
Optional Icing:
- Whisk together the ingredients till smooth. Drizzle on cake when fully cooled.
I’m not sure why my cake ended up sooo bitter. I did not put frosting on it- is that what makes the difference? We liked the texture and it smelled so good but it has a very bitter aftertaste. Next time I’ll try a pear or a peeled orange, I think.
HI Vicki, I’m so sorry – it was probably due to the orange. If you do try this again, stick with an organic navel orange
I did use an organic naval orange – thanks though.
Really so delicious! I loved the whole orange in the blender and how it tasted in the cake. I swapped 1 cup of the oats for flour for a lighter feel and used 1/4 maple syrup with 1/2 cup sugar. Also added lemon juice to the icing which I drizzled Rorschach style on the cake. Fabulous recipe!
HI Serena, thats so awesome! I’m glad the cake recipe was to your liking. Also, thanks for sharing your tips with us! Cheers!
just made this and it amazing thank you for all your recipes
Hi WAlda, glad you liked the cake! thanks for the feedback!
We loved this so much!! A new favourite for sure.
HI Sarah, glad you liked the cake! Thank you for trying it!
Delicious and so moist!!!
Thanks for the amazing recipe
HI Francesca, glad it was a win for you! Thanks for the kind rating!
I’m not sure what I did but mine baked in 25 minutes.
Hi Ellen, maybe you have a stronger oven..
Love this and super easy although my blender is not huge so I did it in stages.
HI Betsy, SO glad you liked the cake – say hi to Peter and Eleni for me! <3
A dear friend has severe mental health concerns. It is hurtful to see serious words like
« obsessed » and « insane » used to describe recipes. You are a smart, articulate person, who is concerned about health. I know you are smart enough to find other words. Thank you.
Are you serious? Tell your friend not to listen to anyone, shut down all social media, and go and live in a cabin somewhere by herself without any tv, books, or other humans. If she can’t listen or read the words “obsessed” or “insane” then she needs more help than someone that she doesn’t know cancelling her own descriptive words for a delicious cake. This is the most ridiculous request I have ever seen.
Absolutley not. How dare you even leave this inane babble in a recipe comment section??? Did you make the cake? Go talk to a therapist about your issues. I made this cake and it was insanely good- 10/10. no bitterness from my navel oranges (only the the above commeter) and it was perfectly sweet as written with Maple syrup. Obsessed!
What’s the right adjustment for high altitude baking?
Do you know what the serving size is? Thank you!
Do you add the ingredients one at a time and blend after each ingredient?
Hi Penny, I add in all the ingredients in the order listed at once.
Made it last night, and it lived up to my wildest expectations! The whole house smelled like I was simmering orange peels. The cake was moist and so flavorful! This will be made again and again- a family favorite!
Hi Sara, glad it was enjoyed and thank you for the glowing review1!
Can this be made without the peel? I want to try it but the oranges I have aren’t organic.
We loved this healthier for you cake! And had zero bitterness. Thanks for the great recipe!🧡
HI Maddy, glad you liked the cake and thanks for trying it!
Smells wonderful. Is good textured and moist. The taste…I cannot get beyond the bitterness. The worst.
Hi GLenn, so sorry you’re experiencing bitterness. mine had no bitterness whatsoever.
I have made 2 of these orange cakes from another recipe.The first one came out perfect with no bitterness.The second one was so bitter,I had to throw it out.I suppose the type of orange makes a difference.
HI Gorette, that makes sense to me! I used an organic navel orange with my cake. Ive also read that clementines and tangerines are also great for baking… I appreciate your feedback!