The first time I saw someone make this cake, it was like watching a magic trick. Whole oranges into boiling water, “what the …” We were about to defy the laws of nature or at least common sense. This was followed by the anticipation of no idea where this would go next. Then the final result is a cross between a cake and a pudding, a cake recipe so crazy it works. Needless to say, despite not being an actual bakery type, I have done this several times, and so far, I have had no complaints.
Almond Orange Cake Recipe
The first time I saw someone make this cake it was like watching a magic trick. Whole oranges into boiling water, “what the …” we were about to defy the laws of nature, or at least common sense. Then the final result is a cross between a cake and a pudding, a cake recipe so crazy it works.
Ingredients
- 2 Oranges
- 220 g Sugar 7.5 oz
- 300 g ground almond meal 10.5 oz
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp orange blossom water
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Put 2 large whole oranges into boiling water and simmer for 1 hour.2 Oranges
- Roughly chop up the oranges removing only the seeds.
- Puree the oranges to a smooth consistency
- Mix the eggs and add the sugar then whisk until thick and sugar has dissolved3 large eggs, 220 g Sugar
- Fold in the ground almond, orange blossom water and baking powder until mixed.300 g ground almond meal, 1 tsp orange blossom water, 1 tsp baking powder
- Place the mixture into a greased baking pan and bake on 160°C (320 °F) for about 1 hour
- Ice with favourite topping.
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Nutrition
Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 77mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 5gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 163IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 2mg
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This looks amazing my question to you is I can’t use sugar can I replace the sugar with Stevia for baking and if so how much can I use?
Hi Mary,
Im not sure how well it would work as the sugar or syrup makes it moist. Although it may be a bit of an experiment I would substitute 1:1 with Erythritol and if that is not sweet enough add some Stevia to up the sweetness.
Good luck,
Dave
This looks great. My husband is gluten intolerant and he loves orange and almonds. Would love to surprise him with this. Just one question: what size pan do you use? Thanks Joyce
Dave
Is there butter or oil to use?
This is a great recipe, the whole family loves it. I coat it with chocolate ganache and the combination takes it to a whole new level, thank you for sharing.
Love this receipe
What size pan do you use?
You missed when to add the orange purée in the website recipe! I almost missed it too and It could have been a disaster…