Orange Bundt Cake with Nutella®
Oranges, a Christmas cake, and Nutella® are a match made in heaven
This orange bundt cake is perfect for Christmas. The vibrant colour and citrusy flavours are perfect for the festive season. Unlike an original bundt cake, this recipe focuses on the bright flavour of oranges for a moist and delicious cake. Topped with strips of candied orange peel, the addition of Nutella® spread in between is delightful.
INGREDIENTS FOR 10 PORTIONS
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3 eggs
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260g granulated sugar
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3 medium oranges
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1 medium lemon
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85g plain yogurt
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115g melted butter
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175g flour
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35g ground almonds
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2 teaspoons (7g) baking powder
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a pinch of salt
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150g Nutella® – 1 heaped tsp (15g per portion)
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30g candied orange peel
HOW TO MAKE ORANGE CHRISTMAS BUNDT CAKE
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STEP 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (355°F) and position the baking rack in the middle of the oven. Generously butter and flour a 2 litre “bundt cake” mold. In a big bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until very light and fluffy.
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STEP 2
Grate the zest of the oranges and the lemon and press the juice of 1 orange (80ml) and half a lemon (30ml). Transfer the zest and juice into another bowl and mix with the yoghurt and the melted butter. Set this bowl aside.
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STEP 3
Mix the juice and yoghurt mixture with the egg mixture.
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STEP 4
Separately, sift together the flour with the ground almonds, the baking powder, and the salt. Then, gently fold the juice, yoghurt, and egg mixture with the flour mixture, until no lumps remain. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 30-35 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean). Let it cool down completely and remove the cake from the mold, moving it onto a plate.
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STEP 5
Cut the bundt cake lengthwise so it you have a top and a bottom half and spread 100g of Nutella® in between. Meanwhile, pour the remaining Nutella® into a small bowl, set over a pan of simmering water, leave it to soften for about 5 minutes and drizzle it on top of the cake. Decorate with strips of candied orange peel and enjoy!