Sicilian Orange Cake
1.
One navel orange, first scrub with salt;
2.
Scald again with boiling water;
3.
Grind the orange zest with a ginger pan;
4.
Use a juicer to squeeze out orange juice for later use;
5.
Add fine sugar to the softened butter;
6.
Use an electric whisk or hand whip until the hair is fluffy: fine and fluffy, and there are feathery marks on the hand.
7.
Beat eggs
8.
Add a small amount to the whipped butter several times, stir it evenly and smoothly each time, then add it again;
9.
Add orange juice and orange zest, and beat evenly;
10.
Add rum and beat evenly;
11.
Mix low-gluten flour, baking powder and salt into the butter;
12.
Use a rubber spatula to cut, press and mix evenly. Do not mix in circles like dumpling stuffing, otherwise the flour will become gluten and the finished product will not taste soft.
13.
Use a spoon to put the cake batter into the mold, about 7 to 8 minutes full;
14.
Put it into a preheated 180 degree oven, bake for 20 to 25 minutes, and take it out of the oven.