Devine Mandarin and Orange Cake

A very special citrus cake, which could be enjoyed at any of the best cafes

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: boil oranges for 2 hours, bake cake for 1 hour

Serves: 6-8

150g ground almonds

2 large oranges

6 eggs, beaten

250g white sugar

1 tspn baking powder

1 orange, peeled and segmented (extra)

1 mandarin, peeled and segmented (extra)

Preheat oven to 190ºC and grease a springform tin.

Boil oranges covered in a little water for 2 hours. Allow to cool slightly. Cut

oranges open and remove pips, cut roughly.

Blend oranges and all remaining ingredients together in a food processor. Pour batter into prepared cake tin. Bake for approximately 1 hour. Allow to cool in tin before turning out.

Serve with an orange or mandarin segments and plenty of thick cream.