3 ripe oranges
5 eggs
225g sugar
150g unsalted butter
250g ground almonds
Cream
Cointreau
Dark Chocolate
1. Wash and simmer unpeeled oranges for 2 hrs
2. Cut into chunks - remove pips and blend (including skin)
3. Beat eggs thoroughly and add sugar slowly while beating
4. Fold in ground almonds and 100g of butter
5. Add orange pulp and mix well
6. Bake in buttered springform pan in preheated oven 190C for 1 hour
7. Turn oven off, leave cake in and let cool in tin
When cool coat with chocolate (melted with 50g butter for easier spreading)
Serve with orange segments soaked in cointreau and cream
Makes a great 'special occasion' cake!
taste the cointreau
oh so dreamy
an orange essence
senses delight
a touch of heaven
to a special night.