Orange Almond Cake with Orange Icing
A moist and aromatic cake made with fresh orange juice and almond extract, topped with a smooth orange icing. The perfect treat for citrus lovers!
Equipment
- aluminum foil
- Icing spatula,
- Large-size bowl
- medium-size bowl
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Whisk
- 8-inch square baking pan
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 2½ tablespoons 18 g flax meal
- 3 tablespoons 45 ml water
- 1 cups 160 g whole wheat pastry flour
- ½ cup 54 g finely ground toasted almonds
- ½ cup 96 g raw sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup 180 ml fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup 60 ml canola oil
- 1 teaspoon pure orange extract
- ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
For the icing:
- ½ cup 60 g powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the flax meal and water.
- Set aside to thicken.
- In a large-size bowl, whisk together the flour, ground almonds, sugar, cardamom, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Whisk the fresh orange juice, canola oil, and both extracts into the flax mixture.
- Carefully fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, being cautious not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Leave the cake in the pan for at least 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the icing: In a medium-size bowl, combine the powdered sugar and orange juice (adding juice drop by drop).
- Stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and easily spreadable.
- Once the cake is cool, apply the icing to the top using an icing spatula.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve with a light dusting of ground almonds or sliced fresh oranges for an extra burst of flavor.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a refreshing glass of chilled Prosecco.
Nutrition values
Calories: 240 kcal | koolhydraten: 32 g | Eiwitten: 4 g | Vet: 11 g | Suiker: 14 g