Juice and Cake with Peels

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PRESENTATION

Kick off your day with this Italian-inspired breakfast. It's all about "zero waste," combining fresh-squeezed juice with a soft, rustic cake made from the peels and pulp. Really good stuff. In Italy, they turn scraps into something amazing. This cake? Surprisingly moist and tender. No butter needed. Seriously. The secret is the fruit pulp—apples, carrots, pineapple and a hint of lemon. It keeps it soft and perfectly sweet. Whole grain flour and sliced almonds add a crunchy texture. It is got a warm, nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with bright fruit notes. Think of an orange peel cake mixed with a rustic breakfast loaf. For real.

Pair a glass of this fresh, cold juice with a slice of cake. Turns breakfast into a memory. The juice? Zesty and tangy, full of citrus energy, while the cake has a moist bite that's light and satisfying. In Italy, "zero waste" recipes are clever, not just trendy. It's about using what’s left from juicing. And here's the thing—it feels great minimizing waste. The mix of whole orange cake flavor, almond nuttiness, and a pop of lemon makes it a favorite. Some call it a lemon juice cake for its colorful citrus punch. Whether you love crunchy bites or that golden top, the combo of citrus and nuts ensures it stands out.

Look, this isn't just another cake; it's how Italian kitchens transform leftovers into something delicious—making breakfast or snack time more exciting and sustainable. Enjoy every bite. Really, it's a fantastic start to your day! So so good. And the sauce? Pretty much. Can't go wrong with this one.

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients for 16.5 oz of juice
Pineapple 0.6 cup (100 g) - (already cleaned)
Carrots 1 ½ cup (200 g)
Granny Smith apples 0.7 lb (300 g)
Lemon juice 1
For the cake (for a 9-inch pan)
Eggs 3 - (medium)
Raw cane sugar 0.9 cup (180 g)
Vegetable oil 4 ½ tbsp (70 g)
Lemon peel 1 - (untreated)
Whole grain flour 1.1 cups (130 g)
Type 00 flour 0.8 cup (100 g)
Potato starch 0.4 cup (50 g)
Baking powder 3 ½ tsp (16 g)
Fine salt to taste
Almond slices 5 tbsp (30 g)
Preparation

How to prepare Juice and Cake with Peels

To prepare the juice and cake with peels, start by preparing the juice, beginning with the fruit. Wash the apples thoroughly (you can use either Granny Smith or Golden) and remove the core with the appropriate tool 1, then cut them into slices, without removing the peel 2. Wash the carrots well and trim them 3.

Also cut these into chunks of a couple of inches 4 and start How to clean and cut the pineapple. Remove the outer peel and cut it first into 4 pieces 5 and then cut each part into not too small pieces 6. With the leftover pineapple, you can make a pure pineapple juice or a Pineapple and Mint Sorbet.

At this point, place the fruit in the juicer: the apple pieces 7 and carrot pieces 8, both with the peel to retain their nutritional properties, and finally the pineapple pieces 9.

Extract the fruit juice (16.5 oz), setting aside all the leftovers that come out (about 3.5 oz) 10. Squeeze the lemon separately, strain the juice, and add it to the juice 11. Mix everything and store your drink and peel scraps in the refrigerator 12.

In the meantime, focus on preparing the cake. Grease the pan with a little oil 13 and line it with parchment paper 14. In a large bowl, pour the eggs together with the sugar 15.

Quickly beat them with a mixer 16 until you have a frothy mixture. Add the grated lemon zest 17 and the vegetable oil 18.

Mix with a spatula and add the salt 19. Also add 3.5 oz of juice leftovers 20 and, still mixing with a spatula, incorporate them into the mixture 21.

Sift the flours 22, incorporate them into the batter 23, and also add 2.8 oz of juice 24 while continuing to mix. 

Also incorporate the cornstarch and baking powder, both sifted 25. Mix everything well, still stirring with a spatula, and pour it into the pan (26-27).

Finish by placing the almond flakes on the surface 28. Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for 35-40 minutes 29 (if using a convection oven, 320°F for about 30 minutes). To ensure the cake is cooked, always perform the toothpick test. Let cool 30, then remove the cake from the mold and serve your juice accompanied by the cake with peels!

Storage

You can store your juice in the refrigerator for up to one day, while the cake can be stored under a glass dome for a couple of days. Freezing is not recommended for both.

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