Description
A moist and flavorful almond cake with candied orange slices on top, perfect for dessert or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- Candied Orange Topping
- 1 large orange, sliced into 9 thin rounds (remove seeds)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- Pinch of salt
- Almond Orange Cake Batter
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup almond flour (fine almond meal)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- Garnish (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp sliced almonds
- Tiny rosemary sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line with parchment.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, honey, orange juice, zest, and salt. Simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy.
- Pour the syrup into the prepared pan. Arrange orange rounds in a single layer.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, yogurt, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Add dry ingredients and mix just until no flour streaks remain.
- Spoon batter gently over the orange slices and spread evenly. Bake 30–38 minutes until golden.
- Cool 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edges. Invert onto a plate.
- Sprinkle with sliced almonds and rosemary sprigs if desired. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh orange juice and zest for best flavor.
- Let the cake cool slightly before flipping to ensure the topping sets.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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