Fragrant Moroccan Spiced Orange Cake
Ingredients:
200g all-purpose flour
150g granulated sugar
10g baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
120ml vegetable oil
120ml freshly squeezed orange juice
Zest of 2 oranges
1 tsp orange blossom water
1 tbsp honey (for glazing)
1/4 cup sliced almonds (for garnish)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
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n a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, orange juice, orange zest, and orange blossom water until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once the cake is baked, let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Drizzle the honey over the cooled cake and garnish with sliced almonds.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Kcal: 250 kcal | Servings: 8 servings