Orange Almond Cake

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups Blanched Almond Flour
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 4 Large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Orange Zest
• 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice
• 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds (for topping)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour (with almond flour) a 9-inch cake pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, orange zest, orange juice, almond extract, and olive oil.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle with slivered almonds.

6. 6

   Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8

   Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.