Orange Cake

Step 1

Measure your ingredients.

Step 2

Wash the navel oranges, cut off the ends (discard the ends) and place the oranges into a large pot.

Step 3

Cover with water, bring to the boil on the stovetop, then simmer for 2 hours (add more water during this time).

Step 4

Remove the oranges from the water and allow to cool completely (they’ll be nice and soft).

Step 5

Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease and line the base and sides of a 22cm springform pan with baking paper and set aside.

Step 6

Chop the cooled oranges into pieces and place into a food processor.

Step 7

Process until completely smooth and no lumps remain. Set aside.

Step 8

Beat the eggs and caster sugar in a large bowl until pale and frothy (about 2 minutes on high using hand-held beater).

Step 9

Add the orange puree and stir through.

Step 10

Add the almond meal and baking powder and stir through.