Hairy Bikers Orange And Almond Cake

Hairy Bikers Orange and Almond Cake is made with oranges, almonds, eggs, sugar, and crème fraîche. This easy Orange and Almond Cake recipe creates a fluffy and moist cake that takes about 3 hours to prepare and can serve up to 8 people.

Hairy Bikers Orange And Almond Cake Ingredients

• 2 small oranges (about 200g each)
• Butter, for greasing
• 6 eggs
• 225g caster sugar
• 250g ground almonds
• 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
• 75g flaked almonds, lightly toasted
• 2 tbsp icing sugar
• 2 tbsp grated orange zest
• 250ml crème fraîche or whipped cream

How To Make Hairy Bikers Orange And Almond Cake

1. Prepare the Oranges: Place the whole oranges in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then cover with a lid and simmer for up to 2 hours, or until the peel is tender enough to pierce with a wooden spoon handle. Add more water if necessary during cooking.
2. Process the Oranges: Drain and cool the oranges under cold running water. Break them open, remove any pips, and blitz in a food processor or blender until smooth. Set aside the orange purée.
3. Preheat and Prepare Tin: Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C Fan/Gas 4. Grease a 23cm round cake tin with a loose bottom and line the base with baking paper.
4. Mix Eggs and Almonds: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, almost mousse-like. Gradually add the sugar while whisking constantly. Mix the ground almonds and baking powder together, then fold them into the egg and sugar mixture. Stir in the orange purée.
5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared tin. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the cake has slightly shrunk from the sides and is firm but springy to the touch. Allow to cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. The center may dip slightly as it cools.
6. Decorate and Serve: Combine the toasted flaked almonds, icing sugar, and orange zest, ensuring even distribution of the zest. Sprinkle over the slightly warm cake. Serve in slices with dollops of crème fraîche or whipped cream.

Recipe Tips

• Boil Oranges Properly: Make sure the oranges are completely covered with water while boiling. Keep checking to add more water if needed.
• Check Oranges are Soft: The oranges should be soft enough to poke through easily. This makes sure they mash up smoothly for the cake.
• Whisk Eggs Well: Beat the eggs until they are really frothy before you add the sugar. This makes the cake light and fluffy.
• Mixing Almonds Right: Mix the almonds and baking powder gently into the eggs. This helps the cake to rise well.
• Let the Cake Cool: Leave the cake in its tin for 15 minutes after baking. This helps the cake to not break when taking it out.

What To Serve With Orange And Almond Cake

Orange and Almond Cake goes great with vanilla ice cream, some honey, or fresh berries. You can also enjoy it with coffee, dessert wine, or whipped cream for a tasty dessert.

How To Store Orange And Almond Cake

• Refrigerate: Cover the cake or put it in a sealed box. It will keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freeze: First freeze slices on a tray, then wrap them up and put them in freezer bags. To eat them again, thaw them in the fridge overnight.

Orange And Almond Cake Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 268 cal
• Carbohydrates: 32g
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 82mg
• Sodium: 32mg
• Potassium: 173mg
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 26g

Try More Hairy Bikers Recipes:

• Hairy Bikers Boiled Fruit Cake
• Hairy Bikers Lemon Drizzle Cake
• Hairy Bikers Apple Tarte Tatin
• Hairy Bikers Key Lime Pie