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Orange Mint Almond Cake

Orange Mint Almond Cake

Kankana Saxena
Orange Mint Almond Cake is a light and refreshing cake made with fresh orange juice and zest along with fresh mint. There is a hint of almond flour in the batter, which adds a lovely nutty texture to the cake crumb. It is an easy one bowl cake that you must try this citrus season. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 -inch round cake

Ingredients
 

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • zest of one orange
  • juice of one orange
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint
  • ¼ cup sliced almond for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350F and grease a 6-inch round pan with oil. Dust a little flour on all sides of the baking pan and throw any excess flour away.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar until they’re combined together. Add oil and whisk once again.
  • In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour with almond flour, baking powder and salt. Pour this mixture to the egg mixture and whisk until it’s all mixed together. Add orange zest, juice, chopped fresh mint and vanilla extract. Whisk once again.
  • Pour batter in the pan and bake it for about 35 to 40 minutes or until the cake is baked through. Poke a knife in the center and if it comes out clean, the cake is done. Let it cool for 5 minutes before you take it out of the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 6-inch round cake