Fragrant Middle Eastern Orange Blossom Cake With Almonds

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Orange blossom cake is the almond sponge scented with orange blossom water, the one that smells like a garden. I use the water sparingly so the cake stays real, not perfumed.

The cake is straightforward to prepare, with a simple mix of ingredients that result in a wonderfully fragrant addition to your baking repertoire. Its unique flavor profile makes it a delightful ending to any meal.

Delicious Orange Blossom Almond Cake

This orange blossom cake is made with finely ground almonds, providing a rich texture and subtle nutty flavor. The cake takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, and it serves approximately 8 people.

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup orange blossom water
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
Sliced almonds for topping
Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the yogurt and orange blossom water.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Mix Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the batter and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Once cool, dust with powdered sugar before serving.