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Orange and almond sponge

Whole oranges 2
Eggs 4
Sugar 250g – 9oz
or xylitol 150g – 5 or 6 oz
Ground almonds 250g / 9oz
Baking powder 1 tsp

Spices for boiling oranges a few juniper berries, star anise and cloves
Butter to line baking mould
Orange slices and flaked almond for garnish

This Sicilian whole orange and almond cake is gluten free, light and fluffy like a souffle, and it’s perfect for a special occasion!

The sweet orange flavour is amazing together with the nutty almond flavour. This cake is perfect for any occasion, and it’s definitely a dessert you don’t want to miss!

16 Comments

  1. Cor, yum. Though I think I would use cherry instead. I bet the orange one tastes nice but cherry's my fave… Thank you, Uncle Matt!

  2. This looks delicious! Shared with wife and mum. I think she's gonna give it a shot. Then ill pop around for tea lol

  3. Hi Matt, I just wanted you to know your videos are showing up in my suggested column again.

  4. If anyone uses xylitol don't whatever you do give any food with it in to dogs or cats, it takes their kidneys out very fast. Just thought I would let you know..

  5. This is something I could like to make if I could find oranges that havent had Monsanto chemicals exposure or died color added.

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