Orange Drizzle Cake
This delightful orange drizzle cake brings together the citrusy zing of fresh oranges with the richness of ground almonds for a wonderfully moist and flavorful treat. The golden hue and sweet aroma make it a delightful addition to any gathering or a perfect accompaniment to your afternoon tea. With a simple yet irresistible drizzle, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 175g caster sugar
- 175g butter (softened)
- 3 eggs
- 175g self raising flour
- 20g ground almonds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- juice and rind of 2 oranges
- for the drizzle:
- 1/2 juice from above
- 4 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- grease and line a standard tea-loaf tin and pre heat the oven to 180C
- cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, gradually beat in the flour, baking powder and eggs until combined
- finally beat in the ground almond, orange rind and about half the juice careful not to let the mix curdle
- smooth the mix into the loaf tin and bake for approx 45 mins until golden and a skewer comes out clean
- Dissolve the sugar in the remaining orange juice
- remove the cake from the oven and prick all over with the skewer then drizzle the juice mix over the cake.
- allow to cool slightly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely
Yield
Makes 10 slices
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