Recipes from a passionate cook & foodie
I first tasted this cake in a bar in southern spain and enjoyed it as I love almonds and oranges. As the season for Seville oranges is quite short, you have to make the most of them while they are available. 6 large fresh organic eggs (separated) 240 grams golden caster sugar 230 grams finely ground almonds Very finely grated zest of three oranges Juice of 8 Seville oranges A stick of cinnamon Golden caster sugar - amount to taste Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius Line a … [Read more...]
This moist, shallow cake from Santiago de Compostea is probably the best known almond cake in Spain. Serves: 8 Ingredients Unsalted Butter & All Purpose flour for tin. 4 eggs 1/2 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup / 180ml Granulated Sugar 3 cups / 750ml Blanched Almonds, finely ground 1/3 cup / 80ml all-pupose plain flour Confectioners Sugar / Icing Sugar for dusting Method Preheat the oven to 200oc / Gas 6. Butter a 9 inch round cake … [Read more...]