Orange muffin with almonds is a real find for novice housewives who want to surprise their man. This delicious citrus dessert is the perfect finishing touch to a family meal.
It is necessary
- - butter - 150 gr;
- - sugar - 200 gr;
- - eggs - 3 pcs;
- - wheat flour - 450 gr;
- - almond flour - 150 gr;
- - baking powder - 1.5 tsp;
- - orange liqueur - 5 tablespoons;
- - zest of one orange.
- Glaze:
- - fresh orange juice - 3 tablespoons;
- - icing sugar - 200 gr;
- - butter - 4 tablespoons
Instructions
Step 1
Fry the ground almonds in a dry skillet until light golden brown. Lay out his plate. In a separate deep bowl, stir in the crushed orange zest and granulated sugar. Add butter, warmed to room temperature, and beat well. While whisking, gradually add the orange liqueur, juice and eggs.
Step 2
In another bowl, combine wheat flour with baking powder. Add the resulting mixture to the butter-egg mass and stir gently until a homogeneous consistency is obtained.
Step 3
Grease a baking dish with butter or line it with special paper. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Pour the dough into a prepared mold, smooth out carefully with a spatula and place in the oven. Bake the muffin for an hour. After this time, remove it from the oven and leave for 5-10 minutes. When the cake has cooled slightly, remove it from the pan and place it on the wire rack.
Step 4
Rub the butter and icing sugar in a separate bowl. When the mixture is smooth, add the orange juice and mix thoroughly again. Cover the cake evenly with the resulting icing and wait until it cools completely.
