====== Italian Almond-Orange Cake ====== 

Tags: [[cake]] - [[dessert]] - [[vegetarian]] - [[Gluten Free|GF]] - [[GF cake]] - [[GF dessert]] - \\ [[GF vegetarian]]\\ 
Active Time: 30 minutes\\ 
Passive Time: 45 minutes\\ 
Serves: 8\\

====Description====
Almond-heavy dense cake with a light citrusy flavor

====Source====
[[https://www.cookingwithmanuela.com/2022/12/italian-gluten-free-almond-orange-cake.html|Cooking with Manuela]]

====Ingredients====
  *Eggs: 4 large, divided
  *Sugar: 150 g

  *Orange: 1 large, zest and juice (about 1/2 cup juice)
  *Vegetable oil: 120 mL (1/2 cup)
  *Almond extract: 1/8 tsp

  *Almond flour: 300 g
  *Baking powder: 1/2 tbsp

  *Sliced almonds: about 1/4 cup

  *Powdered sugar: for garnish

====Notes====
  *Can sub almond extract for orange extract
  *Note

====Instructions====
  -Preheat oven to 350F. Grease an 8 or 9 inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper
  -In a large bowl, add the sugar and the egg yolks (save the egg whites in a separate bowl). Beat with a hand mixer (or by hand) until light and foamy
  -Add the orange zest, orange juice, oil, and almond extract (or orange extract) if using. Beat for two more minutes
  -Add the almond flour and baking powder. Mix until combined and smooth
  -Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until firm. Fold into the cake batter
  -Pour into the prepared pan, level, and sprinkle with almond slices
  -Bake for about 40 minutes or until golden and set. Test with a toothpick for readiness. Let cool, remove from the pan and serve with powdered sugar


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