Orange-Glazed Almond Cake Recipe

Name: Orange-Glazed Almond Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; ⅓ cup low-fat plain yogurt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 Tbs. fresh orange juice; 1 Tbs. grated orange zest; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp. almond extract; 3 large eggs, at room temperature; ⅔ cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; ⅓ cup sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
⅓ cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbs. fresh orange juice
1 Tbs. grated orange zest
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. almond extract
3 large eggs, at room temperature
⅔ cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
⅓ cup sugar

1
To make Cake: Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Coat 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
3
Toast almonds in skillet over medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes, or until browned.
4
Cool.
5
Pulse almonds, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in food processor until almonds are finely ground.
6
Combine yogurt, oil, juice, zest and extracts in small bowl.
7
Beat eggs and sugar with electric mixer 5 minutes at high speed.
8
Fold in 1/3 flour mixture.
9
Add 1/2 yogurt mixture.
10
Repeat with remaining flour and yogurt mixtures.
11
Spread in prepared pan.
12
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
13
Let stand 5 minutes.
14
Unmold, and cool.
15
To make Glaze: Simmer juice and sugar in small pan 5 minutes.
16
Poke holes in top of cake with skewer.
17
Brush syrup over cake.
18
Cut into squares, and serve.

725

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup slivered almonds, 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, and more.

Yes, Orange-Glazed Almond Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Orange-Glazed Almond Cake

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