Description
This almond flour orange cake is a naturally gluten-free, moist, and bright dessert made with simple pantry staples. It's a hug in cake form, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
3 large eggs
0.5 cup honey
0.33 cup olive oil
Juice of 1 orange
Zest of 1 orange
2.5 cups almond flour
0.5 tsp baking soda
1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round pa
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Add honey, olive oil, orange juice, and zest. Whisk until smooth
- Add almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix
- Pour batter into the pan. Smooth the top
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clea
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation.
Do not skip orange zest; it provides essential oil flavor.
Use fine almond flour, not coarse meal, for a tender crumb.
Let the cake cool fully before slicing to allow it to firm up.
Store at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: almond flour, orange, cake, gluten-free, dairy-free