Orange Almond Cake

Tammy Smith

Orange Almond Cake is a moist, fragrant cake built on ground almonds and fresh orange zest, giving it a naturally rich crumb without being heavy. The citrus and nut flavors balance each other well, making it a reliable crowd-pleaser. Expect about 1 hour from start to finish, including baking time.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 10

Course Dessert

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings slices

Calories 363 kcal

Equipment

1 Springform pan (9-inch)
1 Mixing Bowls
1 Electric Mixer
1 Zester
1 Juicer
1 Spatula

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1 cup All-purpose flour sifted
1 teaspoon Baking powder
1 pinch Salt

Wet Ingredients and Flavorings

1 cup Almond meal
1 cup Granulated sugar
3 large Eggs room temperature
½ cup Unsalted butter melted and cooled
2 pcs Oranges zested and juiced
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, blend the almond meal and sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Slowly incorporate the melted butter, adding a little at a time and mixing well until fully combined.
Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined to maintain the batter's lightness.
Pour batter into the prepared springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Tap the pan gently to release any air bubbles.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown. Check after 40 minutes and cover with foil if the top is browning too quickly.
Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before releasing the springform for cooling completely on a wire rack.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. For a deeper citrus flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of orange liqueur to the batter.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 456IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg

Keyword almond, Cake, Orange

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