Orange Cardamom Almond Cake with Honey Glaze

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A moist almond flour cake infused with fresh orange zest and fragrant cardamom, topped with a sweet honey glaze that adds a delicate shine. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers almond flour, baking powder, ground cardamom into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 8 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups almond flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground cardamom, and 1/4 tsp salt until well combined.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 3 large eggs and 3/4 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 2 tbsp orange zest, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Gently fold the dry almond flour mixture into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated. Pour batter into a greased 8-inch round cake pan and smooth the surface.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes.
  5. Step 5: While the cake cools, combine 1/4 cup honey and 2 tbsp fresh orange juice in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring until honey is liquefied and mixture is glossy.
  6. Step 6: Brush the warm honey glaze evenly over the top of the cake to give it a shiny, sweet finish. Let the cake cool completely before slicing.

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