Easy French Almond Cake

This French Almond Cake is incredibly delicious and incredibly easy. One-bowl, no-mixer and just a few minutes to throw together!

Servings: 16 Servings

Ingredients

• ¾ cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1½ cups all purpose flour
• ¾ cup almond flour meal
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¾ cup sunflower oil grape seed or canola oil

For the glaze:

• 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
• 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• ¾ cup powdered sugar plus more for sprinkling
• 1/2 cups sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Spray a 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper and spray parchment paper lightly. Set aside.
2. Place almonds in a small baking pan. Spread to a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes or until just beginning to turn pale golden brown, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
3. Combine the orange zest, orange juice, powdered sugar and extracts in a small bowl for the glaze. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Cover and set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, sugar, and eggs, stirring until well blended.

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