Moist Orange and Almond Cake

Ingredients

Whole oranges

2 medium-sized

Granulated sugar

1 cup (200g)

Almond meal

1 1/2 cups (150g)

Large eggs

4

Baking powder

1 teaspoon

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Powdered sugar

for dusting

Butter or non-stick spray

for greasing the cake pan

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round 9-inch cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
2. Place the whole oranges in a saucepan and cover them with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 1 hour, or until the oranges are soft and tender.
3. Once cooked, remove the oranges from the water and let them cool completely. After cooling, cut the oranges into quarters and remove any seeds.
4. In a food processor, blend the cooled oranges until smooth, creating a thick puree.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond meal, granulated sugar, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully incorporated.
6. Add the blended orange puree to the almond mixture and stir until the batter is well combined and smooth.
7. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy this cake as is, or serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!