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Sicilian Orange Almond Cake (Torta all'Arancia e Mandorle)
85% authentic · Italian
A rich and fragrant Italian orange cake, traditionally made with almond flour and olive oil, offering a dense yet moist texture and a sophisticated citrus aroma.
Ingredients
- Almond flour2 cups
- Granulated sugar1 cup
- Orange zest2 tablespoons
- Eggs4 large
- Extra virgin olive oil0.5 cup
- Fresh orange juice0.25 cup
- Baking powder1 teaspoon
- Salt0.25 teaspoon
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)as needed
- Candied orange peel (optional garnish)as needed
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine almond flour, sugar, orange zest, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, olive oil, and orange juice.
- 4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The batter will be thick.
- 5
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- 6
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with candied orange peel, if desired.
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