Italian Gluten-Free Almond-Orange Cake Recipe: A Delightfully Moist Treat!
A Delightfully Moist Treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the orange juice and zest.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until well mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are gluten-free.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For added flavor, consider adding a splash of almond extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg