Orange, Olive Oil, and Almond Torte

For as long as I can remember, I can count on finding two cakes on my mother’s counter during the holiday season: an orange and olive oil cake from the New York Times and a butter-based almond torte from Chez Panisse Desserts. Dusted with confectioners’ sugar, these elegant cakes never fail to receive anything but rave reviews. I’ve long dreamed of combining th