Description
Sweet Mediterranean magic unfolds with this Orange Almond Cake, blending zesty citrus and nutty richness from Spain’s culinary traditions. Delicate crumb and golden edges promise pure comfort, inviting you to savor each fragrant slice with a warm cup of coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 large oranges (juiced and zest)
- 1/2 cup sugar (or sweetener of choice)
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare an 8-inch cake pan by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
- Extract orange zest and juice, reserving for the batter.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla extract, orange zest, and juice together in a large mixing bowl until well incorporated.
- Separately combine almond flour, baking powder, and salt, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until a smooth, consistent batter forms without overmixing.
- Transfer batter to the prepared cake pan, using a spatula to create an even surface.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Remove from oven and let cake rest in pan for 10 minutes to stabilize structure.
- Carefully transfer cake to a wire cooling rack, allowing it to reach room temperature completely.
- For serving, optionally dust with powdered sugar or enhance with a delicate orange glaze drizzled across the top.
Notes
- Swap almond flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Use coconut oil instead of regular oil to add a subtle tropical twist and enhance the cake’s moisture content.
- Incorporate finely chopped almonds on top for extra crunch and a beautiful textural contrast that elevates the cake’s presentation.
- Experiment with different citrus zests like lemon or tangerine to create unique flavor variations that keep the recipe exciting and adaptable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg