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Gluten-free Olive Oil Cake
Elevate your dessert game with this irresistible Gluten-Free Olive Oil Cake! Crafted with a delightful blend of eggs, sugar, fragrant orange zest and juice, and rich extra virgin olive oil, this cake is a true delight. Infused with the warm aroma of almond extract and the nutty goodness of almond flour, it's a gluten-free indulgence you won't want to miss!
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 543kcal
Ingredients
Let's gather the inredients!
- 4 large eggs divided
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large orange zest and juice
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract or orange extract, optional
- 3 cups almond flour
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup sliced almonds for serving
Instructions
Let's Begin!
- Line or grease an 8 or 9-inch round springform round pan. Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
- In a large bowl, add the sugar and the egg yolks (save the egg whites in a separate bowl). Beat with a hand mixer (or by hand) until light and foamy.
- Add the orange zest, orange juice, oil, and almond extract (or orange extract) if using. Beat for two more minutes.
- Add the almond flour and baking powder, and mix until combined and smooth.
- Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until firm. Fold into the cake batter.
- Pour into the prepared pan, level, and sprinkle with almond slices. Bake for about 40 minutes or until golden and set. Test with a toothpick for readiness. Let cool, remove from the pan, and serve with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 3mg
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