ALMOND-ORANGE CAKE

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Top a pleasant citrus cake with orange marmalade, sweetened whipped cream and crunchy almonds.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup slivered almonds
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup orange marmalade
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered or granulated sugar
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
Orange twist, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F if using dark or nonstick pan). Spray 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. In food processor or blender, place 1 cup almonds; cover and process until almonds are finely ground. In large bowl, beat almonds and remaining cake ingredients except marmalade with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until top is evenly dark golden brown and cake springs back when touched lightly in center.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove side of pan. Spread marmalade over top of cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream and 2 tablespoons sugar on high speed until soft peaks form. Spoon or pipe whipped cream around edge of cake; sprinkle 1/3 cup almonds over whipped cream. Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with orange twist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 1/2 g

M Rahim
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I'm not a big fan of almond cake, but this one was really good. The orange glaze helped to balance out the sweetness of the cake.


Khayam Farooq
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover oranges. It's also a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


Mukta moni
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was the perfect cake for her special day.


Zee Zee
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This is my new favorite cake recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Cleanty Don
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This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


vian doski
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I love the combination of almond and orange in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Tisean Lehman
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The orange glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Borsha Rahman
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I've made this cake twice now and it's always a hit. It's a great cake to make ahead of time, too.


Paul Chidinma
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and sure to impress your guests.


KaTerenashaii
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


DONNAH KAKAI
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This is the best almond orange cake I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the results are incredible.


Maxamad Jamac
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I'm not usually a fan of almond cake, but this one was amazing! The orange glaze really makes it.


Share Argoshy
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This cake is delicious! The almond flavor is subtle, and the orange glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


valentin ivovic
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great cake to take to potlucks or parties.


TransCactus
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The orange glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness and citrus flavor.


Demarcus Wastington
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday, and she absolutely loved it! She said it was the best cake she had ever had.


vincent clegg (vin)
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My family loved this cake! It was a big hit at our dinner party, and everyone wanted the recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Gcini
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This cake was a delight! The flavors of almond and orange complemented each other perfectly, and the texture was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cake.