Orange-Almond Cake Recipe

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Orange-Almond Cake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush the bottom, sides, and cone of an 8-to-9-inch tube pan with olive oil.
  2. Use an electric mixer to combine the olive oil and sugar, then add the eggs and beat until thick and fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes. Grind 1/2 cup of almonds until fine. Mix them with the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Stir a portion of the flour mixture into the egg mixture, then add a little of the orange juice. Repeat, stirring after each addition, until well blended. stir in the orange zest, then turn the batter into the tube pan ; sprinkle with the remaining slivered almonds.
  4. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a rack and remove the pan. Cut carefully around the sides of the cake and remove. Cool for 10 minutes before turning right side up onto another rack.
  5. To glaze, stir together the orange juice and confectioners' sugar until smooth and spoon over the top of the cake. Let cool completely before cutting. Store for up to a day at room temperature, covered with waxed paper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 325.77 Kcal (1364 kJ)
Calories from fat 136.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.12g 23%
Cholesterol 27.28mg 9%
Sodium 62.1mg 3%
Potassium 202.11mg 4%
Total Carbs 43.32g 14%
Sugars 20.89g 84%
Dietary Fiber 1.98g 8%
Protein 5.68g 11%
Vitamin C 11mg 18%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 63.2mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 350.76 Kcal (1469 kJ)
Calories from fat 146.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.28g 23%
Cholesterol 29.37mg 9%
Sodium 66.86mg 3%
Potassium 217.61mg 4%
Total Carbs 46.64g 14%
Sugars 22.49g 84%
Dietary Fiber 2.13g 8%
Protein 6.11g 11%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 18%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 68.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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