Citrus fruit lovers rejoice! There are more than a few Italian desserts that utilize fresh citrus juice, be it lemon or orange, but our next classic Italian cake actually uses whole oranges blended into its batter — juice, pulp, peel, and all. Pan d’arancio, meaning “orange bread” in Italian, is a traditional dessert that hails from Sicily, where oranges are a major agricultural export.
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Besides the local oranges, the traditional recipe typically calls for almond flour, sugar, and olive oil, excluding other common ingredients like milk, eggs, and butter. The result is an intensely orange-flavored cake that is delicious and safe to be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of whether they’re vegan, lactose-, or gluten-intolerant.
