Description
Mediterranean magic shines through this Orange and Almond Cake, blending citrus brightness with nutty richness. Delicate crumb and zesty notes promise a delightful journey for dessert enthusiasts craving authentic European flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large oranges
- 6 eggs
- 225 grams (8 ounces) ground almonds
Sweet Components:
- 225 grams (8 ounces) sugar
Leavening Agent:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Submerge whole oranges in water and simmer gently for approximately 2 hours until skin becomes soft and translucent.
- Remove oranges from water and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Slice oranges in half, carefully extract and discard seeds, then transform into smooth, silky puree using food processor.
- Crack eggs into mixing bowl and whip vigorously until they transform into light, airy, and voluminous mixture.
- Gradually incorporate granulated sugar, ground almonds, and baking powder into egg mixture, folding gently to maintain delicate texture.
- Integrate orange puree into batter, stirring until evenly distributed and creating uniform consistency.
- Transfer mixture into parchment-lined cake tin, ensuring even surface and smooth edges.
- Position cake in preheated oven at 190°C and bake for 50-60 minutes, monitoring until golden brown and wooden skewer emerges clean when inserted.
- Extract cake from oven and allow to rest for 15-20 minutes, enabling it to settle and firm slightly before carefully slicing and serving.
Notes
- Select navel oranges for their sweeter, seedless nature and easier cooking process.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your baking powder is certified gluten-free and replace wheat-based flour alternatives.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven’s performance, checking with a skewer at 50 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Consider dusting with powdered sugar or serving with whipped cream to enhance the cake’s moisture and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 94 mg