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Orange Almond Cake Recipe

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 8
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 120 g almond flour
  • 1/2 cup 100 g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup 60 ml fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1/4 cup 60 ml neutral oil (like light olive or canola)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional dusting: powdered sugar or a gloss of syrup

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a small cake pan (8-inch works) and line the bottom with parchment. Yes, this matters; no one likes a stuck cake selfie.
  • In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and a little fluffy. About 2 minutes with gusto.
  • Stir in orange juice, orange zest, and oil. Mix until everything looks like a sunny seaside—smooth and inviting.
  • Fold in almond flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Don’t overmix; just combine until no large lumps appear.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan. Tap the pan a couple times to settle the batter and release any air bubbles.
  • Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the top is golden. If the edges brown faster, tent with foil after 20 minutes.
  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then flip onto a rack to cool completely. If you’re impatient, a slice warm from the oven is still a win.