Moist cake made with whole oranges, almonds and oriental spices for an exotic flavor experience.
Instructions
Cook whole oranges in boiling water for 2 hours until very soft. Drain, cool, then purée completely including peel.
Beat eggs with sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes with an electric mixer.
Fold in ground almonds, spices, orange blossom water and orange purée until just combined.
Pour into a greased 23cm cake tin and bake at 170°C (340°F) for 50 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
Cool completely, then drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chopped pistachios before serving.
Ingredients
- whole oranges 2 ganze
- ground almonds 250 g
- sugar 200 g
- eggs 4
- baking powder 1 TL
- ground cinnamon 1 TL
- ground cardamom 0.5 TL
- orange blossom water 1
- pistachios 1
- honey 1
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Frequently asked questions
How many servings does Moroccan Orange Cake make?
The recipe Moroccan Orange Cake is designed for 10 servings. Use the portion calculator on this page to easily adjust the quantities.
How long does it take to make Moroccan Orange Cake?
Preparation takes about 25 minutes and baking about 50 minutes – roughly 75 minutes in total.
How long does Moroccan Orange Cake keep?
Moroccan Orange Cake tastes best fresh. Well covered and stored in a cool place, the cake usually keeps for 2–3 days; many cakes can also be frozen.
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