Orange Almond Cake



2 large oranges (seedless navels if available)

6 eggs

1+1/2 cup (375 ml) ground almonds

1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt

1 cup (250 ml) sugar

1/2 tsp (2 ml) cinnamon

1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder

Orange slices for garnish



Wash the oranges and boil them whole in enough water to cover them

completely for 30 minutes. Drain and allow to cool. Cut into

quarters and remove any seeds. Process to a fairly fine but still

coarse puree in a food processor or electric blender. Beat the eggs

in a bowl until thick and add the orange puree, ground almonds, salt,

sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder. Mix well and pour into a deep

buttered and floured 9 inch (22 cm) cake pan. Bake in a preheated

400F (200C) oven for 45 minutes or longer, until the center of the

cake is firm to the touch. Remove the pan to a cooling rack and allow

to cool before turning out onto a serving dish. Serve garnished with

orange slices or fresh berries. Makes one cake, approximately 8

servings.