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Zesty Orange And Almond Cake
Zesty Orange And Almond Cake
"Do you love oranges? Then bake a beautiful orange and almond cake recipe. A gluten-free dessert for those who are gluten-sensitive but still want to eat a tasty cake. This cake has unique texture compared to ordinary almond cakes. And it has also a subtle taste. You could try substituting ground hazelnuts or macadamia nuts for a nuttier cake while still retaining the wonderful flavors of the oranges. Almond meal is also a perfect substitute for the regular almond flour. "
Serves8
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time1 hr 50 min
Cooking MethodOven
Ingredients
- 2 large oranges
- 6 large eggs
- 9 oz almond flour
- 8 oz granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
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Place the oranges in a large saucepan or stockpot.
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Cover the oranges with water.
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Bring the water to a boil and reduce it to simmer for 1 hour.
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Remove the oranges from the pan to cool.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Brush a 9-inch springform tin with melted butter; and dust with all-purpose flour.
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Chop the cooked oranges and discard any pits and seeds.
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Place the chopped oranges and eggs in a food processor and process until combined.
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In a large bowl, combine almond flour, sugar, lemon zest, and baking powder.
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Then, whisk in the egg-orange mixture until evenly mixed.
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Pour the batter into the prepared springform tin.
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Bake in the oven for 50 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Let it cool before slicing and serving.
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