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Orange & Almond Cake

This is an incredibly moist and fragrant cake from the ground almonds, fresh citrus fruit and the honey syrup poured over at the end. The recipe is originally from North Africa where oranges and almonds are staple crops and the citrus and sweet spices really add an exotic twist to this simple dessert.

More Info

Book: How to Be a Mezze Legend

Page number: 220

Effort: Medium effort

Serves: 4

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 2 hour

Shopping List

  • 4 oranges or 8 clementines, satsumas or tangerines - left whole (not peeled)
  • 6 eggs (any size)
  • 200g ground almonds
  • 150g polenta or semolina
  • 200g sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 150g honey
  • Mascarpone or sour cream to serve (optional)
  • A handful of flaked almonds to decorate (optional)

Blends Needed

BIBER BLEND: tsp

KAMMUN BLEND: tsp

QARFA BLEND: 4 ½ tsp

SUMAK BLEND: tsp

Goes Great With
Also Works a Treat With

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