Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Greek Almond Cake
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the ground almonds, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, eggs, and olive oil. Whisk until smooth, then stir in the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the syrup by simmering sugar, water, cinnamon stick, and lemon juice in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then pour the warm syrup evenly over it.
- After the cake cools completely, gently transfer it to a serving plate, slice, and serve.
Nutrition
Notes
For maximum flavor, pour warm syrup over a warm cake and opt for finely ground almonds.
