MANDARIN CAKE

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Posted in reply to a message board request. Mandarin-Almond Cake is a variation on a traditional Middle-Eastern cake. It is moist, delicious and quite rich. The absence of flour is not a mistake!

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Breads

Time 2h30m

Yield 1 8inch cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large eggs
3 large whole mandarin oranges (Clementines or tangerines)
1 1/8-1 1/4 cups ground almonds
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Place mandarins in a saucepan, cover with water and boil for 1 hour.
  • Leave to cool.
  • On a plate, cut mandarins open, remove pips and place pulp and skins into blender.
  • Process until smooth.
  • There should be just over a cup of pulp.
  • Beat eggs and sugar until thick and fluffy.
  • Add mandarin pulp, almonds and baking powder.
  • Mix well, and pour into a greased and floured 8 inch cake pan.
  • Bake at 375°F for 1 hour.
  • Cake will fall slightly in center.

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