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Mexican Orange-Almond Cake

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Submitted by orange

This is a very pretty cake with the thin sliced almonds and the sugar not dissolved on top.

YIELD

8 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

40 min

READY

50 min

Ingredients

1 ¼ 296
1 237
CUP ML SUGAR
1 ½ 7.5
TEASPOONS ML BAKING POWDER
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SALT
¾ 177
CUP ML MILK
79
1 1
LARGE LARGE EGGS
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML ORANGE ZEST
grated
¼ 59
CUP ML ALMONDS
sliced
1 15
TABLESPOON ML SUGAR
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML LIQUEUR
triple sec, grand marnier, cointreau or other orange flavor

Directions

Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Grease and flour a round pan, 9×1½ inches or a pan of 8×8×2 inches.

Beat all ingredients except almonds, 1 tablespoon sugar and the liqueur in a large bowl on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.

Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, for 3 minutes.

Pour into pan and sprinkle the top with almonds.

Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Round pan will take about 40 minutes, square pan about 40 to 45 minutes.

Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar and then drizzle with the liqueur.

Cool 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove from pan and cool completely before cutting.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 85g (3.0 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 229 14% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 172mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars g
Protein 9g
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 6% Iron 7%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free
 
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