Serious Eats Seriously Italian: Almond Olive Oil Cake For Valentine's Day Recipe Recipe

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Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 29g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Seriously Italian: Almond Olive Oil Cake For Valentine's Day Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 29g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Serious Eats Seriously Italian: Almond Olive Oil Cake For Valentine's Day Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 14 servings   ( 81 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 279
Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 188mg
Total Carbohydrates: 30g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 21g
Protein: 5g
Calcium: 68mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 128mg Vitamin A: 34mcg
Vitamin C: 9mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup blanched or natural almond flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • Grated zest of 1 medium lemon or 1/4 a medium orange
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • For Glaze:
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • A few drops of fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sliced, blanched almonds, toasted and cooled

Instructions

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