Orange and Almond Cake - Wholesome Bellies

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Orange Almond Cake
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• When I think of orange and almond cake my mind
  instantly takes me to a place of complete
  relaxation. I imagine Im drinking a cup of
  herbal tea in a beautiful fine china mug, sitting
  by a window somewhere overlooking the mountains.
  As I take a mouthful of moist orange cake and sip
  on my tea I take a deep breath and feel at
  complete ease.
• Its amazing how food can totally transport you
  and bring you complete joy.
• I hope this recipe creates a joyful experience
  for you too.
• As an added bonus this one is gluten-free and
  refined sugar free too. So, enjoy it completely
  guilt-free.

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• Ingredients
• 1 cup almond meal
• 1 1/2 cups gluten free flour (can substitute for
  wheat plain flour)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 tsp bicarb
• ¾ cup coconut sugar
• 1 cup orange juice

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• 3/4 cup plant-based milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons ground flax meal (substitute for 2
  eggs)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• ¼ cup maple
• Grated rind from one orange
• 4 drops of orange essential oils (food-grade and
  optional)
• ½ cup fresh raspberries
• ½ cup flaked almonds

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• Method
• 1. In one bowl place the flour, almond meal,
  baking powder and bicarb soda an mix well.
• 2. In another bowl mix together the coconut
  sugar, orange juice, milk, vanilla, flax meal,
  olive oil, maple syrup, and essential oils. Mix
  well.
• 3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients
  and fold in with a spatula until you form a
  smooth cake mixture.
• 4. Place into a 20cm round spring form tin (well
  oiled).
• 5. Top with fresh berries and almonds and
  sprinkle with coconut sugar.
• 6. Bake for 30 40 minutes at 180 degrees. Test
  cake by poking a skewer or toothpick. If it comes
  out dry, then the cake is ready.

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Contact US

• Email -
• fiona_at_wholesomebellies.com.au
• Phone - 0416 250 969

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