Description
A moist and fragrant coconut flour orange cake infused with fresh citrus flavor and lightly sweetened with honey. Finished with an optional orange glaze for extra brightness.
Ingredients
- 1 large orange
- 1/4 cup (45g) coconut oil (melted)
- 1/4 cup (54g) full fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons (46g) raw honey (or another liquid sweetener)
- 6 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon (4g) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60g) coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine Himalayan salt
- 1 tablespoon (22g) raw honey (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon (13g) fresh orange juice (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Zest the orange into a blender to yield about 2 tablespoons of zest. Juice the orange separately and reserve 1/4 cup.
- Add coconut oil, coconut milk, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract to the blender. Blend for about 20 seconds until smooth and slightly aerated.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients using a spatula until a smooth batter forms.
- Pour the batter into a prepared pan and tap gently to level.
- Bake for about 32 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Place the cake on a cooling rack. While still warm, poke holes across the surface and pour the reserved orange juice over the cake. Let it absorb.
- For the optional glaze, whisk together honey and orange juice until smooth.
- Once plated, poke a few holes on top, drizzle with glaze, and sprinkle with orange zest.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Coconut flour absorbs a lot of liquid; do not substitute directly with other flours.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Serve slightly warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
