Description
A light, moist, and naturally sweetened almond flour orange loaf cake bursting with fresh orange flavor, gluten-free and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snack.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups almond flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
Zest of 1 orange
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (or butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it with oil.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with honey or maple syrup, orange juice, orange zest, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. The batter will be thick.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Optionally, sprinkle sliced almonds on top for a crunchy texture.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a nutty aroma, substitute vanilla extract with almond extract.
Add fresh blueberries or chopped nuts to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
Top with a light orange glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice for added sweetness.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.
Freeze wrapped tightly for up to 3 months; thaw overnight before serving.
To reheat, warm slices gently in the microwave or toast for crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
