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Orange Almond Cake for Christmas Recipe

Orange Almond Cake for Christmas Recipe
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★★★★★

5.2 from 12 reviews

This festive orange almond cake is rich, fragrant, and wonderfully moist—perfect for holiday gatherings. Bright citrus pairs with nutty almond flavor in every buttery bite, finished with creamy orange buttercream and fresh orange slices.

Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup milk

For the frosting:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • Optional: orange slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, almond extract, and orange zest.
  4. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with orange juice and milk.
  5. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Check with a toothpick for doneness.
  6. Cool completely before frosting.
  7. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy, add powdered sugar, orange zest, and juice. Beat until smooth.
  8. Assemble layers, frost, and decorate with fresh orange slices if desired.

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