Heart-Healthy Zesty Orange Cake
Indulge guilt-free with our Heart-Healthy Zesty Orange Cake, a vibrant dessert bursting with citrusy goodness and wholesome ingredients! This recipe combines nutrient-rich whole wheat pastry flour and almond flour for a tender texture, while fresh orange zest and juice deliver bold, natural flavors. Sweetened with pure maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce instead of refined sugars, it's a better-for-you option that doesn't compromise on taste. With olive oil and eggs providing just the right touch of moisture, this light yet satisfying cake is perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers. Ready in under an hour, it’s a standout treat for any gathering—and the optional garnish of fresh orange slices makes it as stunning as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat pastry flour
- 0.5 cups Almond flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Sea salt
- 1 tablespoons Fresh orange zest
- 0.5 cups Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cups Pure maple syrup
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 slices Fresh orange slices
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch round cake pan with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and freshly grated orange zest.
In a separate bowl, combine the fresh orange juice, unsweetened applesauce, pure maple syrup, olive oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Add the eggs to the wet ingredients and beat lightly until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few small lumps are okay.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Garnish the cooled cake with fresh orange slices for an extra zesty touch.
Slice, serve, and enjoy this heart-healthy treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.2 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2046 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 265.7 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.3 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.3 g | ||
| Protein | 50.5 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1541 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
