Heart-Shaped Almond Orange Cake

A delicious, lightly sweetened almond orange cake with a charming heart shape, perfect for a birthday celebration. Its dense texture ensures it remains fresh and intact during a 5-hour train trip.

Medium 35 min 320 cal
Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and lightly grease a small heart-shaped cake pan. 2. In a bowl, sift together almond flour, all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt. 3. In another bowl, whisk the egg, orange juice, orange zest, and olive oil until combined. 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth. 5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. 6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. 7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before removing. 8. Optionally, decorate with edible red heart decorations or drizzle with raspberry coulis. 9. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap for freshness during travel.

Ingredients

50g almond flour 30g all-purpose flour 30g powdered sugar 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 egg 30ml fresh orange juice 1/2 tsp orange zest 15ml olive oil A pinch of salt Optional: edible red heart decorations or raspberry coulis for garnish

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