Almond Crusted Orange Cake

Been feeling under the weather for a while and I think I need a major clean up in life, clean out the junk and the negativity and inject some life and joy so that they flow from within. Never lose hope in life and hang on that faith that we can face tomorrow because He holds tomorrow and He holds my hands.

An orange cake with almond topping to brighten my life a little. Cheer up!

This recipe was taken from the Nasi Lemak Lover. She's my new found inspiration. 

(Makes a standard loaf tin)

For the orange cake
125g cake flour
125g unsalted butter at room temperature
90g caster sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
zest of 1 orange
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extact

For the almond topping
45g flaked almond
25g honey
10g butter
splash of orange juice
spinkle of seasalt


1. Preheat the oven at 170 degrees and line loaf tin with baking paper. Sift the baking powder and flour together and set aside.

2. Beat butter and sugar till light and fluffy. (I used a hand whisk because I was too lazy to use the machine.)

3. Add the eggs one at a time, making sure the eggs are well combined with each addition.

4. Add the vanilla extract and fold in half the flour. Add the orange juice and zest and fold in the rest of the flour.

5. Pour the batter into the lined loaf tin and spread to level the batter.

6. Bake in preheated oven of 170 degrees for about 30 minutes. The cake is ready when a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the middle of the cake.

7. Put honey, butter, juice and almond into a saucepan and heat to make sure the almonds are coated with the honey and butter mixture.

8. Spread the almond topping on top of the cake and sprinkle sea salt sparingly. (Sea salt creates that nice balance with the sweet honey.)

9. Bake for 10 minutes in oven at 180 degrees till the almonds becomes crispy and the honey caramelise.

It was scrumptious and the orange zest and juice perfumed the cake, leaving a nice, lingering fragrance in the mouth. The almond topping is addictive and I can really have it on its own. really nice!



In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:8 NIV)