Orange Almond Cake

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 large whole oranges
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups ground almonds
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
• for dusting powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter, then line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. Place 2 whole oranges in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour until very soft, then drain and let cool slightly.
3. Cut the oranges in half, remove any seeds, and puree the flesh (including peel) in a blender or food processor until smooth; set aside 1 cup of the puree.
4. In a large bowl, beat 6 eggs and 1 cup sugar with an electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes until pale and thick.
5. Fold in the orange puree, 2 cups ground almonds, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until just combined; pour the batter into the prepared pan.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean; let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. For the whipped cream, beat 1 1/2 cups heavy cream with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
8. Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar if desired, slice, and serve with a dollop of whipped cream.