Orange Blossom Almond Cake (Printable Version)

Moist Mediterranean cake with fragrant orange blossom and nutty almond flavors. Easy to make and gluten-free adaptable.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups almond flour
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for GF option)
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
04 - ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
07 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 tablespoons orange blossom water
09 - Zest of 1 orange
10 - ¼ cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
12 - Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
13 - Edible flowers or extra orange zest (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
04 - Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the orange blossom water and orange zest.
05 - Gently fold in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the surface.
07 - Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden.
08 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with edible flowers or extra orange zest before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crumb stays incredibly moist for days, thanks to all that almond flour
  • Orange blossom water makes every bite feel like an elegant occasion without any fancy techniques
02 -
  • Overmixing when adding the flour is the number one way to ruin the texture, so stop as soon as you see no dry streaks
  • Orange blossom water varies by brand, so start with less and add more if needed after tasting the batter
03 -
  • Zest your orange before juicing it to get the most fragrant oils
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly, so plan ahead

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