Orange and Cinnamon Cake, a very simple and fragrant dessert perfect for breakfast or everyday snacks. After making the chocolate cake in the air fryer, I thought of offering you some other versions. This appliance is increasingly used for preparing various recipes. I must say that after initial skepticism about using the air fryer, especially for making cakes, I have to admit that I have recently changed my mind. Just like the chocolate cake, this orange and cinnamon one in the air fryer disappeared in a flash!
Without butter and with a truly delicious citrus aroma, this cake has become one of the favorite desserts of Giorgia, the youngest in the house. Curious to find out how to prepare it? Then let’s head to the kitchen, because the orange and cinnamon cake in the air fryer will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
- Energy 247.87 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 43.78 (g) of which sugars 19.75 (g)
- Proteins 5.85 (g)
- Fat 6.73 (g) of which saturated 1.37 (g)of which unsaturated 4.97 (g)
- Fibers 0.84 (g)
- Sodium 25.21 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 72 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/6 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet baking powder
- orange zest (to taste)
- ground cinnamon (to taste)
- powdered sugar (to taste)
Tools
- Air Fryer
- Mixer
- Bowl
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Citrus Juicer
- Lemon Zester
Steps
Place the eggs and sugar in a bowl and beat them with an electric mixer for at least 10 minutes, until they become light and frothy. Separately, squeeze the juice of an orange and add it to the bowl along with the oil, continuing to mix the batter with the mixer.
Next, add the flour, ground cinnamon, and the zest of an untreated orange. Finally, add the baking powder and continue to mix with the electric mixer or a hand whisk, until you get a smooth and lump-free batter.
Then transfer the batter to a 20 cm (about 8 inches) diameter cake pan lined with parchment paper on the bottom. Level the surface well and transfer the cake to the air fryer basket. Bake the cake at 320°F for 15 minutes and another 10 minutes at 356°F, checking the cooking with a toothpick before removing the cake.
Once the cake is cooked, remove it from the air fryer and let it cool. Then remove it from the pan, sprinkle it with powdered sugar, and serve.
Storage and Tips for Orange and Cinnamon Cake
The orange and cinnamon cake can be stored in a cool, dry place for 3 to 4 days, covered with a glass dome.
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FAQ Questions and Answers for Orange and Cinnamon Cake
Can I bake the cake in a traditional oven?
Yes, you can also bake the cake in a traditional oven with a static function at 356°F for 45 minutes, always doing the toothpick test to check for doneness.
What can I substitute for cinnamon?
As an alternative to cinnamon, you can add chocolate chips.
