Description
Indulgent Orange and Almond Cake brings Mediterranean sunshine to your dessert table, blending citrus brightness with nutty richness. Delicate crumb and zesty flavor promise a delightful escape for passionate bakers seeking a simple yet elegant treat you’ll savor slice by slice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1.5 cups blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
Finishing and Preparation:
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
- Unsalted butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
- Create a smooth mixture by whisking egg yolks and sugar until they transform into a pale, creamy consistency.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, milk, orange zest, and a pinch of salt into the yolk mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Gently fold almond flour into the liquid ingredients, ensuring a uniform texture without overmixing.
- Separately whip egg whites until soft, cloud-like peaks form, indicating proper aeration.
- Delicately fold the whipped egg whites into the almond batter, maintaining the mixture’s airiness.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly and sprinkling sliced almonds across the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and firm center.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely within the pan, helping it set properly.
- Before serving, create a delicate dusting of powdered sugar mixed with ground cinnamon and ginger for added flavor complexity.
Notes
- Separate eggs carefully to ensure clean, firm egg whites for optimal volume and cake structure.
- Toast almonds lightly before adding to enhance nutty flavor and create deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help ingredients blend smoothly and create consistent cake texture.
- Check cake doneness by inserting toothpick – it should come out clean with minimal crumbs for perfect moisture level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg