Decadent Orange Almond Cake

Ingredients

- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Optional toppings:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
- Orange marmalade
- Whipped cream

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Pan: Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

3. Whip the Egg Whites: In a clean, dry bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add half of the granulated sugar (1/2 cup) and continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

4. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

5. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and creamy. Add the orange zest and orange juice, and mix well.

6. Combine Everything: Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the yolk mixture until just combined. Carefully fold in the egg whites in thirds, ensuring not to deflate them, until the batter is smooth.

7. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Optional Serving Suggestions: Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with orange marmalade, or serve with a dollop of whipped cream before enjoying.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT35M
35 minutes

Total Time

- PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

1. Orange Cake
2. Almond Dessert
3. Gluten-Free Dessert
4. Citrus Cake
5. Easy Cake Recipe
6. Almond Flour Cake
7. Light Dessert
8. Orange Almond Cake
9. Nutty Cake
10. Elegant Dessert

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1,920

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