Almond Orange Cake

Name: Almond Orange Cake
Ingredients: CAKE; 1 cup slivered almonds; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup fresh orange juice; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup orange marmalade; 2 tablespoons orange liqueur; FOR THE GARNISH; 3/4 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted; orange rind twists (optional)

17 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

CAKE
1 cup slivered almonds
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
FOR THE GARNISH
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
orange rind twists (optional)

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350 degrees, and spray a 9-inch springfoam pan with cooking spray.
2

In a blender, place the 1 cup of slivered almonds, cover and process till almonds are finely ground.
3

In a large bowl, beat almonds, and remaining cake ingredients except for marmalade with mixer on low speed for 30 seconds scraping bowl constantly.
4

Beat on high speed for 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, then pour batter into pan.
5

Bake 45-55 minutes or til top is evenly dark golden brown and cake springs back wheh touched lightly in center.
6

Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
7

Remove side of pan, and spread marmalade over top of cake.
8

Cool for 1 hour.
9

In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream, an 2 tablespoons sugar on high speed until soft peak forms.
10

Spoon whipped cream around edge of cake, and sprinkle 1/3 cup almonds over whipped cream.
11

Refrigerate, and garnish with orange twist.