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Orange Almond Cake Recipe

Orange Almond Cake Recipe
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This Orange Almond Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the bright citrus flavor of oranges with the nuttiness of almonds. The cake is moist, tender, and bursting with flavor, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Total Time: 48 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 233 grams (1 ¾ cups) All-Purpose Flour (I use Gold Medal)
  • 2 Tablespoon Instant Clearjel *Please make sure it is labeled as INSTANT
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt
  • 225 grams (1 cup + 2 Tablespoons) Sugar

Butter

  • ¾ stick (3 ounces) Salted Butter soft to the touch

    • Wet Ingredients

    • ¾ cup Buttermilk
    • ½ cup + 2 Tablespoons OJ Concentrate do not add water
    • 1 ½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract
    • 2 teaspoons Almond Extract
    • ¼ cup + 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
    • zest of 1 orange

    Eggs

    • 2 large Eggs

      • Orange-Zested Buttercream

      • 1 x batch prepared Vanilla Bakery Buttercream Frosting
      • zest of 2 large oranges

Instructions

  1. Make the Orange Almond Cake with the reverse creaming method – Preheat Oven to 325 degrees. Line ¼ Sheet pan with parchment paper, and then lightly spray the bottom (on top of the parchment) and sides of the sheet pan with cooking spray.
  2. Combine and whisk Wet Ingredients – Including the orange zest in a medium bowl or pitcher until smooth and blended. Whisk the Eggs together in a separate small bowl and set aside.
  3. Sift and whisk together the Dry Ingredients – Add them with the soft-to-the-touch salted butter to the bowl of a stand mixer. Blend the dry ingredients and softened butter until it has a sand-like texture.
  4. Pour in Wet ingredients – Slowly pour in the Wet ingredients until well combined.
  5. Add beaten eggs – Slowly add the beaten eggs into the batter. Beat the cake batter until smooth.
  6. Spread the batter – Spread the orange almond cake batter into a prepared pan and make sure it is evenly distributed.
  7. Bake the Cake – Bake at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake springs back to the touch.
  8. Prepare the Orange Zested Buttercream – Prepare the creamy vanilla bakery buttercream according to the recipe instructions, then mix in the zest of 2 large oranges.
  9. Layer, Decorate, and Serve – Layer the cake with orange zested buttercream, frost the outside, and allow to set up before serving.

Notes

  • The cake can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to 2 weeks.
  • For best results, allow the cake to come to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://cookingwithsarah.com/orange-almond-cake-recipe/