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Orange and Almond Cake

This Orange and Almond Cake has the most wonderful citrusy orange and sweet almond flavour, combined with a deliciously moist, almost sticky, texture. It is the perfect cake to serve for tea or slightly warm as a pudding…
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert and Cakes
Cuisine: English
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Margie

Ingredients

  • 2 large oranges washed (weighing around 600g)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 250 g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 250 g ground almonds
  • To serve: optional
  • Icing sugar for dusting
  • Orange zest

Instructions

  • Pop the oranges in a medium-sized saucepan and cover with water. Place over a medium heat and bring to the boil. Boil for about 1 ½ hours - or until they are very soft. Alternatively, pierce the oranges all over and cut a cross on the tops. Place in a microwave-safe bowl with a splash or water, cover with cling film and microwave for about 8-10 minutes or until softened. Whichever method you use, remove the oranges to a separate bowl and leave until cool enough to handle.
  • Preheat the oven to 170C Fan and grease and line a 23 cm loose-based tin with non-stick baking paper. 
  • Slice open the oranges and remove the pips. Tip into a food processor (peel included) and blitz until you have a smooth purée.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until fluffy. Add the baking powder and ground almonds and mix well until combined. 
  • Mix in the orange purée until combined, then pour into the prepared tin. Bake for about 1 hour - or until well risen and golden. Leave to cool in the tin for at least 20 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to finish cooling completely.  
  • Dust with icing sugar, sprinkle with orange zest, cut into slices and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Serving suggestions: I love serving this simply dusted with icing sugar with thick yoghurt, crème fraîche, crème chantilly (vanilla-infused whipped cream) or clotted cream with a cup of coffee or as an afternoon tea treat. You can also serve it pudding-style by warming it up and serving alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some toasted flaked almonds or with some plump and juicy berries (raspberries are delicious!). Obviously opt for gluten-free and/or dairy-free alternatives if necessary.