Portuguese orange swiss roll - torta de laranja

Dessert
Easy
30 min
174 Kcal

Craving an orange cake? Make it the Portuguese way with our "torta de laranja" recipe! This rolled cake is a little more unusual than the ones we’re used to enjoying in France. What makes it special? It contains 8 eggs (yes, you read that right)! This gives the dessert a soft, moist texture that almost makes you think it’s soaked in syrup ;-) It’s simple and quick, so have fun making this cake with the children—for an afternoon snack, for example. Since one of their favorite things to do in the kitchen is crack eggs, they’ll get plenty of that here!

Ingredients

12

Materials

  • Baking sheet
  • Clean kitchen towels

Preparation

Preparation15 min
Cook time15 min
  • Portuguese orange Swiss roll - torta de laranja - Preparation step 1Beat the eggs with the sugar. Add the zest of 1 orange and the juice of both oranges.
  • Portuguese orange Swiss roll - torta de laranja - Preparation step 2Then, add the melted butter, corn starch, and baking powder. Mix well.
  • Portuguese orange Swiss roll - torta de laranja - Preparation step 3Grease a baking sheet and line it with a sheet of parchment paper. Pour the batter into it. The batter is very runny, but don’t worry—it will bake just fine!
  • Portuguese orange Swiss roll - torta de laranja - Preparation step 4Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
  • Portuguese orange Swiss roll - torta de laranja - Preparation step 5Remove from the oven and immediately turn the cake out onto a cloth or a surface that can be easily turned over. Sprinkle sugar over the entire surface.
  • Portuguese orange Swiss roll - torta de laranja - Preparation step 6Place another cloth on top of the cake and flip it over. Then roll it to form your swiss roll. Let it cool.
  • Portuguese orange Swiss roll - torta de laranja - Preparation step 7And there you have it, your orange swiss roll is ready!

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FAQ ❓

Why is this orange Swiss roll so moist?

The cake’s moist texture comes from the use of 8 eggs, which add lightness and moisture, making it seem as though the cake has been soaked in syrup.
Yes, you can try lemons or mandarins, but this will change the cake’s flavor and acidity.
It’s best to store it in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap, to keep it fresh and moist.
Yes, you can make it a day in advance. Be sure to roll it and store it properly so it doesn’t dry out.
Torta de laranja is a Portuguese specialty, often enjoyed for its lightness and fresh orange flavor, which is typical of desserts from the country.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 174Kcal
  • Carbo: 20.5g
  • Total fat: 7.7g
  • Saturated fat: 3.7g
  • Proteins: 4.9g
  • Fibers: 0.8g
  • Sugar: 19.5g
  • ProPoints: 5
  • SmartPoints: 8
Nutritional information for 1 serving (90g)
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Questions

What are the dimesioins of the baking tray?

Our baking tray mesures 25cm x 35cm

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Comments

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4.07/5, 15 votes 5 comments

Native countryman

Tried this recipe. Liked it , but improved it by adding an extra orange and using the zest of all oranges.

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Love it. Just like the one we tasted in PORTUGAL. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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Noelene

You should add the wax paper needs to go up the sides as well as bottom or the mix leaks under the wax paper and ruins the roll.

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Hitesh

An excellent gf Swiss roll. Great for coeliacs. Thank you

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Response Petitchef:

I'm so glad you enjoyed the gluten-free Swiss roll! It's a lovely treat for anyone avoiding gluten. Thanks for sharing your kind words :-)

Roserose

So I tried this, followed exactly. Turned out more like scrambled eggs. Delicious, but not like what I had in Portugal. Maybe the lack of flour kept it from turning into a cake?

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