Prolific Oven Chocolate Orange Almond Cake Recipe
A delicious combination of rich chocolate, zesty orange, and nutty almonds, this cake offers a perfect balance of flavors, ideal for any occasion.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond meal
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake pan.
- In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, almond meal, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- To make it gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free butter and plant-based milk.