Orange Almond Gluten-free Cake

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INGREDIENTS


2 navel oranges
6 eggs
250 g castor sugar
250 g almond meal or/ ground almonds
1 tsp baking powder
50 g flaked almonds
2 tbs icing sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Note: for a refined sugar-free recipe, omit the castor sugar and replace with a combination of erythritol and stevia.
This recipe uses the 2 whole oranges, including the peel!


Cream on the side:


250 g thick double cream
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
2 tbs icing sugar
grated orange zest to decorate

Note: for a refinded sugar-free recipe, omit the icing sugar and replace with stevia.


METHOD


  1. Wash the oranges, cut off the ends and place into a large pot. Cover with water and bring to the boil on the stovetop for 2 hours (you may need to add more water over time).
  2. Remove the oranges from the water and allow to cool completely (they should be nice and soft).
  3. Preheat oven to 160C (fan-forced).
  4. Grease and line the base and sides of a 22cm springform pan with baking paper and set aside.
  5. Chop the oranges into pieces once cooled, and place into a food processor. Process until completely smooth and no lumps remain. Set aside.
  6. Beat the eggs and sugar in a large bowl until pale and frothy.
  7. Add the orange puree and stir through.
  8. Add the almond meal and baking powder and stir through.
  9. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tin.
  10. Sprinkle the flaked almonds over the top of the cake.
  11. Bake for 60 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out with just a few crumbs on it.
  12. Allow to cool completely in the tin (preferably place it into the fridge overnight.)
  13. Sprinkle with icing sugar just before serving (optional).


Vanilla bean double cream:

  1. Place the cream, vanilla bean paste and icing sugar into a bowl. Mix together until well combined.
  2. Sprinkle with grated orange zest and serve alongside a slice of cake.

Note: Also lovely with a dollop of greek yogurt on the side. Store this cake in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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