Orange Blossom Almond Cake
Servings
10-12people
Servings
10-12people
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously butter the bottom and sides of a 10-inch round cake pan. Cut a circle of parchment paper to fit the circumference of the pan bottom, butter both sides, and place it in the pan.
  2. In a large bowl, use a wooden spoon to cream the butter and sugar until well blended, light, and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the milk, orange blossom water, and vanilla.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk the flours, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and beat with a handheld electric mixer on medium speed until the batter is creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and place it in the oven. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown, the sides pull away from the pan, and a sharp knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  5. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before unmolding it. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with crème fraîche and raspberries, if desired. Or top the cake with the orange rounds, if desired. Another option is simply dusting it with confectioners’ sugar. Leftover cake will keep, well wrapped in plastic, at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw it in its wrapper at room temperature.