Description
A moist and tender cake combining fresh orange and almond flavors, perfect for elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour, finely ground
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)
- Slices of candied orange (optional, for garnish)
- Slivered almonds, toasted (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and frothy.
- Add melted butter, orange juice, and orange zest to the egg mixture; stir until combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle the glaze over the warm cake.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and keep the cake stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg