Orange and Almond Cake

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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
• 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

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Method

• Grated rind from one orange
• 4 drops of orange essential oils (food-grade and
  optional)
• ½ cup fresh raspberries
• ½ cup flaked almonds

• In one bowl place the flour, almond meal, baking
  powder and bicarb soda an mix well.
• In another bowl mix together the coconut sugar,
  orange juice, milk, vanilla, flax meal, olive
  oil, maple syrup, and essential oils. Mix well.

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• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients
  and fold in with a spatula until you form a
  smooth cake mixture.
• Place into a 20cm round spring form tin (well
  oiled).
• Top with fresh berries and almonds and sprinkle
  with coconut sugar.
• 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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