This cake is the definition of ~ m o i s t ~ a light and fluffy almond based cake with a zesty orange sweetness. Finished off with an orange glaze to ensure it locks in all that orangey flavour goodness! YUM!
Ingredients
- 3 Oranges
- 5 Eggs
- 250g Caster Sugar
- 250g Almond Meal
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Salt
- 30g Icing Sugar
Instructions
- Place two oranges in a pot. Cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce to simmering point and cook for an hour. When your oranges are done, drain the water and set aside to cool.
- Once your oranges have cooled, cut them in quarters, removing any pips. Place in a blender and blend until puree consistency. Set aside.
- Pre-heat the oven to 170C. Line a round springform cake tin and set aside.
- Using a handheld mixer, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and combined. Using a spatula, fold in almond meal, baking powder and salt. Finally, add the orange puree and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared cake tin and bake for 50 minutes to an hour.
- Let the cake cool slightly in the pan, then turn out and remove baking paper. Set aside.
- Whilst the cake is cooling, prepare an easy glaze. Juice the remaining orange and place in a small saucepan over low heat. Add 30g of icing sugar and leave to dissolved. Make sure to mix regularly, the mixture should thicken slightly.
- Pour the glaze over the cake and let cool completely. Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream or yogurt. :)
Tips & Notes
We highly recommend making this cake one day ahead. Flavours develop overnight while the cake is setting
Baked by Iris 
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