Recipe

Almond Streusel Cake Recipe

	Mrsc543 / All my dishes 2 months, 3 weeks ago This streusel is truly an irresistible delight, with a wonderful orange flavor. It is an old recipe that comes from Great American Home Baking. Prep:25m Cook:35m Servings:16	Mrsc543
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Ingredients

Streusel:

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1 cup sliced almonds

1/4 cup flour

3 Tbsp butter, melted

1 tsp grated orange zest

Cake:

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs

1 tsp grated orange zest

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

2/3 cup orange juice

Glaze:

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

2 1/2 tsp orange juice

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Grease a 9 or 10-inch tube pan.

To prepare Streusel, in a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, nuts and flour. Stir in butter and zest.

To prepare Cake, in a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Beat in zest and vanilla.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Alternately beat flour and orange juice into egg mixture at a low speed, beginning and ending with flour.

Spoon half of the batter into prepared pan.

Sprinkle with half of the Steusel. Top with remaining batter and Streusel.

Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.

Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

To prepare the Glaze, in a cup, stir together confectioners' sugar and orange juice until smooth.

Turn the cake onto serving plate, placing it right-side up and drizzle with the glaze.

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