Description
A delightful gluten-free cake infused with fresh orange zest and almond flour, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 medium orange, zested and juiced
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until pale and fluffy.
- Add the orange zest and juice to the mixture, followed by the melted butter. Mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
Serve with fresh fruit, coffee, or a dollop of whipped cream for an enhanced experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg