Description
This Italian Hangover Cake features a delightful blend of flavors with orange and amaretto, topped with a sumptuous syrup. It’s easy to make, perfect for any gathering, and a comforting dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2⅓ cups (290 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 g) finely ground almonds
- 2 tsps (8 g) baking powder
- ½ tsp (3 g) salt fine
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter very soft
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tbsp (6 g) orange zest
- 1 tbsp (6 g) lemon zest
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh orange juice
- ⅛ cup (30 ml) milk
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) amaretto
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) filtered water
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) amaretto
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) cointreau
- 2 drops angostura bitters
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a 10–12 cup Bundt pan with butter and flour.
- Whisk together the flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add olive oil while mixing until well combined.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Then, incorporate orange zest, lemon zest, orange juice, milk, Amaretto, and vanilla until mixed.
- Fold in the dry ingredients gently until just combined, then transfer the batter to the Bundt pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in orange juice, Amaretto, Cointreau, and Angostura bitters.
- After 10 minutes of cooling, poke holes throughout the cake and gradually pour the warm syrup over it.
- Let cool for another 10 minutes before turning the cake onto a wire rack and brushing the remaining syrup over the surface.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving at room temperature.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, allow the cake to rest overnight before serving.
This cake is great for gatherings and can be enjoyed as a sweet finish to any meal.
Feel free to substitute the liqueurs with your favorite options or omit them for a non-alcoholic version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg