Italian Almond and Orange Cake

Ingredients:

    Instructions:

  1. Line or grease an 8 or 9 inch round springform round pan. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

  2. In a large bowl, add the sugar and the egg yolks (save the egg whites in a separate bowl). Beat with a hand mixer (or by hand) until light and foamy.

  3. Add the orange zest, orange juice, oil, and almond extract (or orange extract) if using. Beat for two more minutes.

  4. Add the almond flour and baking powder, and mix until combined and smooth.

  5. Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until firm. Fold into the cake batter.

  6. Pour into the prepared pan, level, and sprinkle with almond slices. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until golden and set. Test with a toothpick for readiness. Let cool, remove from the pan, and serve with powdered sugar.

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian🌾Gluten-free...

Category🎂Cake

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions🎉Celebration🫖Tea Time

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 45m

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