Italian Love Cake
Italian Love Cake is a moist, fragrant dessert featuring layers of almond and citrus flavors, inspired by traditional Italian pastries perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, almond meal, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
- Slowly add the melted butter, mixing continuously.
- Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, almond extract, and Greek yogurt until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
For an extra touch of flavor, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of honey.
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