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This is a delicious almond cake, infused with orange flavors and a kick of fresh pomegranate. This scrumptious combo is a must try if you are an orange lover.

Orange Almond Cake on a serving tray with a slice being pulled out

This is a modern version of a classic Romanian almond cake. Romania is known for their massive almond crops, that is why many of their dessert recipes include almonds. Almonds and pomegranate juice makes this orange cake incredibly unique and delicious. If you love the orange flavor, then you will fall in love with this orange infused almond cake.
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How To Make An Almond Cake?

  • To make baking easier, prepare all ingredients ahead of time.
  • Always read the whole entire recipe instructions before starting to make the almond cake form scratch.
  • Be sure to measure dry ingredients correctly.

The following recipe has been contributed by Love from Munchkin Time.

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Orange Almond Cake on a serving tray with a slice being pulled out

Amazing Orange Almond Cake Recipe

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Servings
8 Servings
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
This is a delicious almond cake, infused with orange flavors and a kick of fresh pomegranate. This scrumptious combo is a must try if you are an orange lover.

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Prepare ingredients for the cake. Preheat the oven to 350F.
    7 bowls on the table with the following ingredients; almond flour, sugar, raw honey, butter, eggs, baking powder, and all purpose flour also on the table an orange, 2 pomegranate halves, and a measuring cup with pomegranate juice
  • Grease 9 x 3 inches round pan or 6 inches square pan with butter, then line the pan with a parchment paper.
    A greased baking pan
  • Place orange in a small sauce pan, fill the pot with water to cover the orange and bring it to a boil, reduce to medium heat and cook for 25 minutes, or until skin turns soft. Remove from the water and let it cool. Then blend to a puree.
    A pot with water and an orange
  • While the orange is cooking, lets make a cake syrup. In a small sauce pan add 1 cup pomegranate juice and 5 tablespoons of raw honey. Bring it to a gentle boil and cook on medium/low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring consistently. Set aside to let it cool.
    Pomegranate juice and raw honey in a pot
  • In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of almond flour, 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Give it a good mix.
    2 photos side by side with a bowl with almond flour, all purpose flour and baking soda being mixed together
  • In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cup sugar and 10 tablespoons of butter, beat using electrical mixer until creamy and light in color.
    Batter mixture in a bowl with a spatula
  • Whisk in 1 egg at a time, be sure to whisk well after each egg.
    2 photos side by side one with batter and a egg and one with the egg mixed into the batter
  • Add in orange puree and stir to combine everything together.
    A bowl with batter and orange puree added to it
  • Carefully fold in the flour mixture using a spatula, careful not to over the mix. Pour the batter into a pan and bake for about 1 hour, or until the toothpick comes out clean when inserted inside the center of the cake. Let the cake cool inside the pan for about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and let it cool on the cooling rack.
    2 photos side by side one with the bowl with batter and one with a cake pan with the cake
  • Poke little holes on the top of the cake, using a toothpick. Slowly brush the cake syrup over the cake. Garnish the cake with pomegranate seeds and mint leaves. Enjoy!
    2 photos side by side one with the cake with syrup being poured over it and one with the decorated cake on a baking rack
Nutrition Facts
Amazing Orange Almond Cake Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 708 Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 161mg54%
Sodium 54mg2%
Potassium 312mg9%
Carbohydrates 82g27%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 60g67%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 660IU13%
Vitamin C 12.3mg15%
Calcium 154mg15%
Iron 3.1mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted October 16, 2018

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