Olive Oil Citrus Almond Cake
A light and indulgent cake infused with citrus zest and almond flour, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
- Whisk together the olive oil and sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, citrus zest, and juice.
- Combine the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
For deeper almond flavor, add a teaspoon of almond extract. Ensure your baking powder is fresh for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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