Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 60 mins
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Easy Orange, Carrot & Almond Cake Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavours of easy orange, carrot, and almond cake. This moist and aromatic cake combines the natural sweetness of carrots, the zesty brightness of oranges, and the nutty richness of almonds. Perfect for any occasion, this cake offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will leave you wanting more. Enjoy a slice of this wholesome, delicious treat!
1 orange, unpeeled and coarsely chopped
150g butter, melted
¾ cup caster sugar
2 free-range eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrot (about 2 medium carrots)
1½ cups plain flour
1 cup ground almonds
3 tsps baking powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
½ cup natural flaked almonds
Greek-style natural yoghurt, to serve
STEP 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease and line the base and sides of a 22cm round spring-form cake pan.
STEP 2 Place unpeeled orange in food processor and process until finely chopped. Add butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Process until well combined. Add carrot, flour, ground almonds, baking powder and spices. Process until well combined.
STEP 3 Pour mixture into prepared pan. Scatter top with flaked almonds. Bake in oven for 1 hour – 1 hour 10 minutes or until skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool in pan for 30 minutes then turn onto wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve with yoghurt.
Nutritional Facts
Oranges: High in vitamin C and antioxidants.
Carrots: Rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A) and fiber.
Almonds: Source of healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E.
Tips and Tricks
- Easy Orange Carrot and Almond Cake: Choose ripe, sweet oranges and carrots for a moist cake. Substitute almonds with walnuts for a different nutty flavor.
