Almond and Orange Cake
Makes a two-layer 8-inch cake
 
Batter:

• 1 2/3 cup almond meal
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cup almond milk
• Zest of one orange

 
Directions:

1. Grease two 8-inch pans and line bottoms and sides with parchment paper
2. Sift together all dry ingredients
3. Mix together all wet ingredients in a separate bowl 
4. Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until well combined. Add orange zest and mix until combined.
5. Pour batter into two prepared pans and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Let cool and top with whipped cream, frosting, or powdered sugar

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