Today I am excitedly preparing for a cocktail party for all the parents in Clara’s kindergarden class (that is what they call preschool in the British system). We are having it catered, because I’m not a glutton for punishment, but I decided last minute that I wanted a little “dolce” to see people off this evening. The catered had already shopped, and having this idea of a sweet treat at the end of hors d’oeuvres, I decided to make the cake I asked him to make: Citrus-Almond Cake.
Well, I’m here to tell you, this is a solid winner. And easy, to boot. It does take time, but if you are puttering around the house, this is a perfect cake to whip up for any occasion. In fact, I was thinking this recipe would make delicious little Christmas cakes made with Mandarins, Tangerines, etc… any citrus fruit would be great. I used all lemons, and it is fabulous!
Citrus-Almond Cake
3 large oranges (or any citrus fruit to reach about a pound)
500g white sugar
6 large eggs
500g Almond meal (I know Bob’s Red Mill has a nice one)
-Boil a large pot of water, add whole citrus fruit and simmer for 1 hour.
-Strain off water and allow the fruit to cool slightly.
-As fruit cooks, food process eggs and sugar together.
-Slice fruit in half and de-seed. Throw fruit, rind and all, into food processor and process until smooth.
-Mix almond meal and fruit mixture thoroughly into eggs and sugar.
-Pour into parchment lined 24-26 cm round springform cake pan and bake at 375 degrees for 50-60 minutes.
I doubled the recipe and and cooked in a large, square pyrex baking dish (lined with parchment) and it came out perfectly. Enjoy your weekend, everyone.
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I make a cake like that with clementines and it is fabulous!!!
Cocktail party? You are living the ultimate expat life, aren’t you?
I do love the British mums and always enjoyed their playgroups the most.
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