
This dairy free Spanish Orange Almond Cake brings the flavors of olive oil, almonds and sweet oranges front and center. It is absolutely delicious and perfectly moist.
The Cake 🎥
YOU WILL NEED
ALMOND CAKE MIX
WET INGREDIENTS
4 large eggs (about 252g, weighed with shell)
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon mild extra-virgin olive oil (212g)
¾ cup orange juice (180g)
Zest from 1 orange
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9 or 10-inch tube pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Beat eggs at high speed for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy. With the mixer still running, gradually add the olive oil in a thin drizzle and beat until thick and creamy.
- Add the orange juice and zest and the almond cake mix. Beat on low speed for one minute until well combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-55 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Cool in baking pan for 5-10 minutes before unmolding.
The Glaze
YOU WILL NEED
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons mild honey
1 tablespoon orange juice
½ teaspoon orange blossom water
INSTRUCTIONS
- Microwave honey and orange, juice on high for 60 seconds or until it develops a syrup-like consistency.
- Add the orange blossom water and stir until thoroughly blended.
- Brush all over warm cake.