Description
A delightful cake combining bright orange flavors with crunchy almonds, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sliced almonds, sugar, and cinnamon for the topping.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the orange juice, sour cream, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the almond topping over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Best served warm, can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days. Freezes well for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: coffee cake, orange cake, almond cake, dessert, breakfast