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Italian Love Cake

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Italian Love Cake is a rich, moist dessert infused with a blend of warm spices, almonds, and citrus zest, perfect for sharing with loved ones.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Mix in lemon zest, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
  6. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Fold in chopped almonds gently.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle the cooled cake with a simple lemon glaze or dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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