Almond Flour Orange Loaf Cake

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Breakfast, Dessert

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 325 F

Servings: 12

Calories: 220

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year, Spring, Summer

Dietary: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups almond flour
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 orange (zest of 1 orange)

Wet Ingredients:

1/3 cup olive oil (organic, extra virgin)
1/2 cup maple syrup (organic)
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 tbsp orange juice (fresh)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Icing:

orange juice (Fresh)
monk fruit (Confectioners-style)
vanilla extract (a splash)

Instructions

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Step 1: Prep the Oven & Pan Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly grease a standard loaf pan with olive oil spray and line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Set aside.
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Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, salt, and fresh orange zest. This step ensures the zest is evenly distributed throughout the cake.
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Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients To the same bowl, add olive oil, maple syrup, eggs, fresh orange juice, and vanilla extract. Mix gently with a spatula or whisk until just combined — avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
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Step 4: Bake Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula and place it in the oven. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the internal temperature reaches about 190°F.
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Step 5: Cool & Glaze Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Once fully cooled, drizzle with the optional orange icing for a bright, naturally sweet finish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Serving Size 1 slice

Amount Per Serving
Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.2g27%
Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
Cholesterol 35.8mg12%
Sodium 68mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 13.7g5%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
Sugars 8.8g
Protein 5.5g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Keywords: gluten free, refined sugar free, orange, cake, dairy free