Mescouta | Moroccan Orange Cake

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is often considered healthier.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds richness.

Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside.

Beat the eggs for 1 minute, then gradually add the sugar and whisk until pale and fluffy.

Add the vegetable oil, orange zest, and yogurt to the egg mixture and mix well.

Incorporate the flour mixture in 2 or 3 batches, gently mixing until combined.

Prepare the baking pan by spreading butter and dusting with flour.

Transfer the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C for 45-50 minutes or until the cake is done.

Mix orange juice and powdered sugar for the glaze and brush over the cake.

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