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Sunshine on a Plate: Glorious Gluten-Free Orange and Coconut Cake

 

Sunshine on a Plate: Glorious Gluten-Free Orange and Coconut Cake


Hello, dear friends and fellow baking enthusiasts! Today I'm whisking you away to a world where the zest of oranges dances with the tropical sweetness of coconut in a cake that’s as light and satisfying as a cloud in a blue summer sky. Welcome to my kitchen, where we're baking a Gluten-Free Orange and Coconut Cake that promises to charm your senses without the added guilt!

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups of almond flour (225g)
  • 1 1/2 cups of ground coconut (75g)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
  • Zest of one orange
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup of maple syrup (80ml)
  • 1/3 cup of coconut/regular oil (80ml)
  • 1/3 cup of orange juice (80ml)

Baking Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to a cozy 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. Line a small baking dish (20/25 cm) with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, mix almond flour, coconut, baking powder, and orange zest.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the eggs until they're frothy and full of dreams.
  5. Add the maple syrup and oil, mixing until well incorporated.
  6. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients and orange juice until you have a uniform batter that whispers of citrus groves.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the cake is golden and set.
  9. Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares that hold the essence of sunshine.

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