Paleo Zesty Orange Cake
Brighten up your dessert table with this moist and flavorful Paleo Zesty Orange Cake, a perfect guilt-free treat that’s bursting with citrusy goodness. Crafted with nutrient-rich almond and coconut flours, this gluten-free and dairy-free cake delivers a tender crumb and a stunning zesty punch from freshly grated orange zest and juice. Naturally sweetened with honey and enhanced with the richness of coconut oil, this wholesome recipe is ideal for paleo enthusiasts seeking a healthier dessert option. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection, it’s an irresistible cake that pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or your favorite afternoon beverage. Whether topped with extra orange zest or dusted with coconut flour for a decorative flair, this simple yet elegant cake is sure to become a favorite in your household!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons sea salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 0.5 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
- 0.25 cups honey
- 0.25 cups melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a round 8-inch cake pan with coconut oil. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Whisk together until well combined and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, orange zest, orange juice, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Optional: Garnish with additional orange zest or a dusting of coconut flour for a decorative touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.5 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.9 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 2144 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.6 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.9 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.6 g | ||
| Protein | 70.7 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 563 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 713 mg | 15% | |
*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.
