ORANGE ALMOND CAKE WITH SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM
Try this orange almond cake, adapted from "Entertaining," for an irresistible end to any meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes one 8-inch two-layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper. Butter parchment and flour cake pans; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together 1 cup of sugar and egg yolks until light and fluffy. Add orange zest, juice, and almond extract; mix until well combined. Turn mixer off. Remove the whisk and add the paddle attachment. With the mixer on medium, slowly add ground almonds, followed by flour; mix cake batter until well combined.
- In a large bowl, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form. Add salt and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar; beat until stiff but not dry. Set aside.
- Fold melted butter into cake batter, a little at a time. Gently fold in egg white mixture, taking care not to deflate whites. Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans. Transfer to oven and bake until a cake tester inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer cake layers to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Invert cakes to remove from pan and remove parchment paper; reinvert cakes. Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cakes to make level. Place four strips of parchment paper around perimeter of a serving plate or lazy Susan. Place the first layer on the cake plate. Spread frosting over the first layer with a small offset spatula so it extends just beyond edges.
- Place the remaining layer on top, bottom-side up. Gently sweep away any loose crumbs with a pastry brush. Using an offset spatula, cover the top and sides with a thin layer of frosting (also use any of the excess frosting visible between the layers). Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
- Using an offset spatula, cover cake again with remaining frosting.
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[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the buttercream was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious orange almond cake.
Codey
[email protected]This cake was amazing! The orange flavor was so refreshing and the almond added a nice nutty flavor. The buttercream was also delicious - it was so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again!
Moonz
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good. The orange and almond flavors were a nice combination. The buttercream was also very good.
Tiffany Kilker
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The cake was also very moist and the buttercream was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe!
Mliw Amini
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The orange and almond flavors were a nice combination. The buttercream was also very good, but it was a bit too thick for my liking.
Rhonda Mitchell
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the buttercream was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious orange almond cake.
Oyenike Oyenuga
[email protected]This cake was amazing! The orange flavor was so refreshing and the almond added a nice nutty flavor. The buttercream was also delicious - it was so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again!
Marry Jean
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good. The orange and almond flavors were a nice combination. The buttercream was also very good.
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[email protected]This cake was delicious! The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The cake was also very moist and the buttercream was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe!
Linda Buckley
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The orange and almond flavors were a nice combination. The buttercream was also very good, but it was a bit too thick for my liking.
Bimpe Oyewole
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the buttercream was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious orange almond cake.
Mansoor Shahid Kamboh
[email protected]This cake was amazing! The orange flavor was so refreshing and the almond added a nice nutty flavor. The buttercream was also delicious - it was so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again!
Isabelle Ashby
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good. The orange and almond flavors were a nice combination. The buttercream was also very good.
mayann blancapabillo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the buttercream was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious orange almond cake.
Sihle Ngwenya
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The orange and almond flavors were a nice combination. The buttercream was also very good, but it was a bit too thick for my liking.
Nampijja Zurah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of orange flavored desserts, but this cake was surprisingly good! The orange flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The cake is also very moist and the buttercream is delicious.
Carlos Pincay Santana
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The orange flavor is so refreshing and the almond adds a nice nutty flavor. The buttercream is also amazing - it's so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again!
Safiullah Bhutto 786
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of orange and almond. The cake was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.
Khiyam Qurashi
[email protected]This orange almond cake with Swiss meringue buttercream is a delightful treat! The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of citrus and almond. The buttercream is light and fluffy, and it pairs perfectly with the cake. I highly recommend