orange almond cake

This cake is just beautiful.

I have had the recipe longer than I have had children, I can remember serving it to work friends over for afternoon tea.

Now being on a gluten free diet it is my go to special occasions cake.

When I used to make it I just bought ground almonds from the baking section in the supermarket, but now I am using almond meal that is made from almonds with the skin on.

I think the skin makes it a little denser and not as sweet.

Next time I make this I think I will add a little extra sugar to counteract the skins.

Here is the recipe as is.

Serve it with Vienna cream and a chocolate ganache for those extra special occasions.


 Orange Almond Cake

2 large oranges

250g sugar

250g ground almonds

1t baking powder

6 eggs

Boil oranges in water for 1 1/2 hrs. 

Drain off water and blend oranges in the food processor. 

Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly with orange pulp. pour into a buttered 23cm springform tin and bake in a pre- heated 200C oven for 1 hour. 

I have taken to covering the top with flaked almonds before baking and dusting with icing sugar when cool.

Chocolate Ganache

200g dark chocolate

200ml cream

2 T Grand Marnier (optional)

over a gentle heat melt the chocolate and cream together. add liqueur, mix and serve warm on the cake.