Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 orange
For the Topping:
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
Prepare Topping:
Mix sliced almonds, sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in orange juice, sour cream, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
Combine Batter:
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
Assemble Cake:
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle almond topping over the batter.
Bake:
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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