Orange and Almond Cake

5 from 2 votes

This Orange and Almond Cake has the most wonderful citrusy orange and sweet almond flavor, combined with a deliciously moist, almost sticky, texture. It is the perfect cake to serve for tea or slightly warm as a dessert...

Prep Time30

Cook Time1

Total Time1 30

Course: Dessert and Cakes

Cuisine: English

Servings: servings

Author: Margie Nomura

Ingredients

2 large oranges washed (about 21 oz / 600 g total)
6 large eggs
8.8 oz superfine sugar (caster sugar) about 1 1/4 cups
1 tsp baking powder
8.8 oz ground almonds about 2 1/2 cups

To serve: (optional)

confectioners' sugar (icing sugar) for dusting
Orange zest

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Instructions

Pop the oranges in a medium-sized saucepan and cover with water. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Boil for about 1 1/2 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 of water, cover with plastic wrap, 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 375°F (190°C/170°C fan) and grease and line a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan with parchment paper.
Slice open the oranges and remove the seeds. Transfer to a food processor (peel included) and blend 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 pan. Bake for about 1 hour, or until well risen and golden. Leave to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
Dust with confectioners' sugar, sprinkle with orange zest, cut into slices, and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Serving suggestions

I love serving this simply dusted with confectioners' sugar, with thick yogurt, 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 warm as a dessert, alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some toasted sliced almonds (flaked almonds) or with some plump and juicy berries (raspberries are delicious!). Obviously, opt for gluten-free and/or dairy-free alternatives if necessary.

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