Orange Cake

Directions

Take the 3 oranges and wash them. Cut them into thin slices. Then, in a small saucepan, place the slices and add water. Let them simmer for 10 minutes. Then, discard the water and repeat the process. On the third time, when adding water to the orange slices, add the sugar and let them simmer for another 10 minutes. (PHOTO)

Next, strain the orange slices and carefully place them one by one on a clean parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

While waiting for the orange slices to simmer, beat the sugar and eggs together until frothy. Then add the melted butter, orange juice with zest, and cognac. Gradually add the sifted flour and baking powder, mixing gently.

Grease the cake pan lightly and use a strip of parchment paper, cut to the perimeter size of the pan.

Place the parchment paper around the sides of the pan and arrange the orange slices inside, along the sides and on the bottom.

Carefully pour the batter into the pan, holding the orange slices in place. Once the batter is poured and the orange slices are stable, place the pan in the oven. Bake for about 50 minutes on the middle rack, using the convection setting.

Once baked, let it cool for a while, then remove the cake from the pan. Gently remove the parchment paper from around the cake. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, or make a simple glaze and drizzle it on top. However, the cake is also delicious as it is, with the caramelized oranges all around!

Enjoy your treat!