Citrus Semolina–Almond Orange Cake
Citrus Semolina–Almond Orange Cake layers bright whole-orange flavor with a tender, moist crumb from almonds and semolina. Light meringue keeps it airy while a hint of Grand Marnier adds a subtle, aromatic warmth. Serve as an afternoon treat or a dinner-party finale with coffee or tea.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus Semolina–Almond Orange Cake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 20
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the chopped oranges and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan, cover, and cook over medium-low heat until the oranges are soft and the excess liquid has evaporated, about 30 minutes. Set aside to cool, about 20 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- 3
Place the oranges in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- 4
Beat the egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, continuing to beat for 1 more minute.
- 5
Beat the egg yolks and the remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a separate bowl until pale and thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the finely chopped oranges. Fold in the ground almonds, semolina, vanilla extract, and fiori di Sicilia. Stir in 3 spoonfuls of the whisked egg white to loosen the batter. Gently fold in the remaining egg whites with a spatula or large metal spoon. Pour the batter into the prepared springform and level the top.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the cake is golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Check the cake after 20 and 30 minutes to see if it is starting to brown too quickly. Cover the top lightly with aluminum foil once the cake starts to brown.
- 7
Remove from the oven and cool in the pan. Remove the ring, peel away the parchment paper, and transfer the cake to a serving plate. Drizzle with liqueur and dust with confectioners' sugar.
- Calories 311.08 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 8.96 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 49.83 g 18%
- Total Fat 9.63 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.99 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 117.35 mg High 39%
- Sodium 55.47 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.09 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 35.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.81 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 59.25 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 219.63 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 28.24 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Citrus Semolina Almond Orange Cake is made with 9 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almonds, Cane Sugar, Dried Orange, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 311.08 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus Semolina–Almond Orange Cake made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Cane Sugar, Dried Orange, Eggs, Orange Liqueur. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus Semolina–Almond Orange Cake?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 311.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus Semolina–Almond Orange Cake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Citrus Semolina–Almond Orange Cake healthy?
- Citrus Semolina–Almond Orange Cake has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 311.08 calories and 8.96 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.99 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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