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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable recipe! Recently, my friends over at Food and Drink, https://cookanddrink.org/2023/04/27/orange-and-almond-cake/, shared a mouth-watering recipe for Royal Orange and Almond Cake that had me hooked from the very beginning. I was particularly intrigued by the unique treatment of the oranges, which involved boiling them in water for varying lengths of time. After delving deep into the history behind this cake, I couldn’t resist trying my own version of it using the gorgeous cara cara oranges that were sitting in my fridge. And boy, was it a hit! I made a few modifications to the recipe, and the result was a delightful treat that had everyone begging for seconds. If you’re a fan of citrusy desserts, try this recipe.

Time to put your apron on –

WHOLE ORANGE AND ALMOND CAKE – a fantastic use for leftovers

Recipe by Bernadette Course: DessertCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Cooking time

45

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 medium 2 intact oranges with rind

• 1 and 1/4 TEASPOON 1 and 1/4 baking powder

• 1 teaspoon 1 almond extract

• 6 LARGE 6 eggs at room temperature

• 1 AND 3/4 CUPS 1 AND 3/4 Truvia can sugar blend

• 2 3/4 2 almond flour

• 1/2 cup 1/2 sliced and toasted almonds for garnish
  

• 1/4 cup 1/4 orange marmalade

Preparation

• Place oranges in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a slow boil for 1 and 1/2 hours.
• Cool oranges until they can be handled. Chop the entire two oranges into small pieces and puree. I used my Nutribullet.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare a 9-inch springform pan for baking.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the Nutribullet and blitz until well combined. Pour into prepared spring form pan.
• Check after 45 minutes for doneness. When a toothpick comes out clean, the cake is ready to be removed from the oven.
• When slightly cooled, put the almonds on the cake in a decorative pattern.
• Warm the marmalade in the microwave until it is liquified, and lightly glaze the top of the cake.

Notes

• I embellished the cake with some pieces of candied orange slices and Marcona almonds.

While some recipes may suggest pairing this exquisite cake with whipped cream or ice cream, I implore you to resist the temptation. Why add unnecessary embellishments when the cake itself is a masterpiece? From the perfectly softened oranges to the delicate almond flour, every bite is full of flavor that deserves to be savored. Don’t look any further for the perfect ending to your Father’s Day dinner.