Orange Almond Skillet Cake
Need an easy baking idea that's perfect for summer? This Orange Almond Skillet Cake should do the trick!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 299kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled (plus more to grease pan)
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 1 Tbsp course sugar such as sanding or demerara
- powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 9” cast iron skillet (or round cake pan) with butter. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and orange zest until well blended. Add the salt, vanilla, and almond extract; whisk until well combined.
- Add the flour to the bowl, and gently stir until well combined. Fold in the melted butter until a smooth batter forms.
- Pour the batter into greased skillet and smooth top with the spatula. Sprinkle the sliced almonds and course sugar evenly across the top of the batter.
- Bake at 350°F until top is golden and edges are slightly crisp. Allow cake to cool for 5 minutes before slicing or transferring to a serving plate. Garnish with a light dusting of powdered sugar (optional); serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 414IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg