Almond Orange Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Almond Orange Cake

• 1 ½ cups slivered almonds
• All Purpose Flour
• Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• Fresh Orange Juice
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• Orange Marmalade
• Orange Liqueur
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Orange Rind Twists

How to Make Almond Orange Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a blender, combine 1 cup slivered almonds and blend until finely ground.
3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup orange juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Stir in 1 cup of the ground almonds.
8. Gently fold in the zest of 1 large orange.
9. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
11. Run a knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it from the pan. Remove the sides of the pan.
12. Spread ½ cup orange marmalade evenly over the top of the cake.
13. Let cool completely (about 1 hour).
14. In a chilled bowl, beat 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
15. Spoon whipped cream around the edge of the cake and sprinkle with ⅓ cup of the remaining almonds.
16. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with an orange twist.