Healthier Cranberry Orange Olive Oil Cake
The flavor and texture of this orange cranberry cake will mesmerize you. It's gluten free and yet it's incredible!
Equipment
- 2 small mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup (55 g) olive oil
- 1/3 cup (105 g) maple syrup
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups (195 g) almond flour
- 1/4 cup (30 g) coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp flour, or cornstarch
- 1 cup (100 g) cranberries, rinsed + dried
Optional Orange Glaze:
- 1 cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp orange zest
- 2 tbs freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 8 inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, maple syrup, orange zest, orange juice and vanilla until combined. Next, add in the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and mix until incorporated.
- To a small bowl add the cranberries and flour and toss until all are mostly coated. Fold the cranberries into the cake batter. Transfer mixture to the cake pan and spread out evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Allow to set in the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack, remove parchment and allow to fully cool.
Orange Glaze:
- In another small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice and orange zest until completely smooth. Drizzle onto cooled cake and enjoy!
Notes
You may also like this Easy Cranberry Orange Loaf
- Store leftovers in an airtight container on your counter for up to 4 days.
- You can sub in any neutral oil like avocado oil or unsalted melted butter instead of olive oil.
- Nutritional lnfo includes the icing.
Calories: 322kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.004g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 193mg, Potassium: 72mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 22g, Vitamin A: 86IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 92mg, Iron: 1mg
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