Orange Citrus Bright Almond (Printable Version)

A moist cake with bright orange citrus and delicate almond flavors, perfect for afternoon or festive occasions.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1½ cups almond flour (180 g)
02 - ½ cup all-purpose flour (65 g)
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3 large eggs
06 - ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 g)
07 - ½ cup olive oil or melted unsalted butter (120 ml)
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest (from 1 large orange)
10 - ⅓ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (80 ml)

→ Toppings (optional)

11 - ¼ cup sliced almonds (30 g)
12 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
13 - Orange slices, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the base with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
04 - Mix olive oil or melted butter, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice into the egg mixture until combined.
05 - Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually until just combined; avoid overmixing.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle sliced almonds evenly on top.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center is clean and the top is golden brown.
08 - Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with orange slices before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bright orange zest combined with the rich almond flour feels like sharing a delicious secret with a close friend
  • It has that perfect balance of moistness and lightness that made it an instant favorite for both tea times and special occasions
02 -
  • Using fresh orange zest rather than dried is the key to the bright, zesty flavor—that little burst that really makes this cake sing
  • Folding the dry ingredients gently preserves the cake's tender crumb and avoids becoming dense
03 -
  • Always zest your orange right before mixing to capture maximum oils and aroma
  • The secret to moistness is in gently folding your ingredients and not overbaking

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