Orange & Almond cake

Notes

Ingredients

• 3 Oranges
• 250g Butter
• 250g Sugar
• 6 Eggs, separated
• 150g Soft flour
• 25g Baking powder
• 150g Ground almonds
• 250g Sugar
• 250g Water
• 1 Star anise
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 3 Cloves
• 50ml Orange juice
• 24 Sliced orange

Instructions

1. Boil oranges, drain, quarter & remove seeds, puree - 150g
2. Cream butter & sugar. Add yolks 1 by 1
3. Add flour, baking powder & almonds
4. Add 150ml pulp, whisk whites soft peaks and fold
5. Pour into greased baking ring @ 200c - 10min @ 175 40-45min
6. Combine sugar, water and spices over medium heat and cook to carmel
7. Remove from heat and add orange juice, return to heat until smooth