ORANGE CAKE WITH SEMOLINA AND ALMONDS

Orange Cake with Semolina and Almonds image

Semolina and ground almonds give this cake a luxurious weight and the whole oranges provide moisture and a sunny citrus flavor without using any dairy. The cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Provided by foodfanatic

Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large organic oranges, scrubbed and coarsely chopped (with the skin)
5 eggs, separated
1 cup white sugar, divided
¾ cup ground almonds
¾ cup semolina flour
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fiori di Sicilia (optional)
3 tablespoons brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
½ teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Combine chopped oranges and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan, cover, and cook over medium-low heat until oranges are soft and excess liquid has evaporated, about 30 minutes. Set aside to cool, about 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
Place oranges in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped.
Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, continuing to beat for 1 more minute.
Beat egg yolks and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a separate bowl until pale and thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in finely chopped oranges. Fold in ground almonds, semolina, vanilla extract, and fiori di Sicilia. Stir in 3 spoonfuls of whisked egg white to loosen the batter. Gently fold in remaining egg whites with a spatula or large metal spoon. Pour batter into prepared springform and level the top.
Bake in the preheated oven until cake is golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Check cake after 20 and 30 minutes to see if it is starting to brown too quickly. Cover top lightly with aluminum foil once cake starts to brown.
Remove from oven and cool in the pan. Remove ring, peel away parchment paper and transfer cake to a serving plate. Drizzle with liqueur and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 35.3 mg, Sugar 25.8 g