Easy Orange Cake Recipe (Gluten-Free)
This simple GF Orange Cake is quick and super easy to make! It's moist, fresh, and full of orange flavor. The cake is made with cornmeal and almond flour and topped with a perfect icing. Great for any moment of the day!
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 orange juice and zest
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup milk
For the orange icing
- 1 and ½ cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C). Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9×5-inchloaf pan or similar pan, or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Whisk together the cornmeal, almond flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Place the orange juice, zest, eggs, milk, and oil in a blender. Blend well. Pour the mixture into the flour mixture and mix until well incorporated with a rubber spatula.
- Place the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 45/ 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep in mind that all ovens are different.
- Let cool before removing.
For the icing:
- In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar with two tablespoons of orange juice. Mix and add one more tablespoon of orange juice little by little, and integrate it until you get the desired consistency. If necessary, add more orange juice. The frosting should not be too runny.
- When the cake is completely cold, spread the icing on the top. End up with orange zest.
Notes
Store the cake in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.