Prolific Oven Chocolate Orange Almond Cake
The Prolific Oven Chocolate Orange Almond Cake is a rich, moist dessert that combines deep chocolate flavor with zesty orange and crunchy almonds. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a delightful treat that’s easy to make and hard to resist.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 200 g dark chocolate at least 70% cocoa
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup sugar or preferred sweetener
- ¼ cup orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- ¼ cup sliced almonds for topping
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
For the topping:
- Sliced almonds for sprinkling
- Orange zest for garnish
- Fresh orange slices optional, for decoration
- Powdered sugar optional, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
Melt the Chocolate:
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave. Stir occasionally until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, orange juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add the Chocolate:
- Pour the melted chocolate into the wet mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth. Make sure there are no lumps.
Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle sliced almonds evenly over the batter. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cake:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Topping:
- Once the cake is cool, sprinkle the top with fresh orange zest, sliced almonds, and optional powdered sugar.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice and serve the cake with additional orange slices if desired. Enjoy the rich, chocolatey, and citrusy goodness!
Notes
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 40mg