Claudia Roden's orange and almond cake recipe

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Step 1

You will need a 20cm/8inch tin with the base and sides lined with baking parchment.

Step 2

Preparation Time 80 mins

Step 3

Serves 8

Step 4

Wash and boil the whole oranges in water for 1 hour or until they are very soft.

Step 5

Let them cool, then cut them open, remove the pips and turn them into a purée in a food processor.

Step 6

Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Add all the other , mix thoroughly and pour into a buttered and floured cake tin with a removable base if possible.

Step 7

Bake in a preheated moderately hot 190°C/375°F/gas mark 5 oven for about 1 hour. If it is still very wet leave it in the oven for a little longer. Cool in the tin before turning out.