Orange Almond Cake
Indulge in the rich, flavorful prolific oven chocolate orange almond cake. A perfect blend of chocolate, orange, and almond for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- Zest of 1 orange
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
For Topping (Optional)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting
- ¼ cup toasted almond slices
- 1 tbsp orange zest curls
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cake pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add granulated sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
- Stir in melted butter, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chunks or chips.
Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (no wet batter).
Cool and Decorate:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with toasted almond slices and orange zest curls (optional).
Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice the cake and serve with fresh orange slices, a dollop of whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
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Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 120mg