Ingredients
To make the perfect Orange Almond Cake, you will need the following ingredients:
- Almond Flour: 2 cups, providing a moist, nutty base.
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup, to sweeten the cake.
- Eggs: 4 large, for structure and richness.
- Oranges: 2, you’ll need both the zest and juice.
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon, for a bit of rise.
- Salt: ½ teaspoon, to balance flavors.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon, for added aroma.
- Butter: ½ cup (1 stick), melted and cooled, for moisture and richness.
Instructions
Follow these steps to bake your Orange Almond Cake to perfection:
- Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare the oranges: Zest the oranges and set the zest aside. Juice the oranges until you have about ½ cup of juice.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir to blend the ingredients evenly.
- Beat the eggs and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and granulated sugar. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the mixture until it becomes pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate wet ingredients: Add the orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the egg mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually fold the almond flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Mix gently until you have a smooth batter.
- Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool the cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One Normal Portion
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg