Ingredients

  • 4 medium oranges
  • butter for greasing pan
  • 5 eggs
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2/3 cup almonds, ground
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Method

  • Wash oranges well. Place oranges inside a large pot and cover with water. Bring water to a boil, lower heat to simmer, and cover. Simmer for 2 hours, turning oranges occasionally if they're floating above the water line.
  • Grease a 9 inch springform pan with butter and preheat the oven to 350F.
  • When oranges are cooked, transfer them to a cutting board, reserving orange water. Let cool until they're okay to touch, then cut into large pieces and remove any seeds you see.
  • Transfer oranges to a food processor and puree until smooth. If mixture is really dry, add a bit of orange water to loosen, although it's unlikely you'll need much. Set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat together eggs and sugar until they are light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add in vegetable oil and beat for 30 seconds. Add in orange puree and beat on low until combined.
  • In a large bowl, combine baking powder, almonds, flour, and salt. Pour dry ingredients into mixer bowl and stir until combined.
  • Pour the batter into your greased springform and bake for 45-75 minutes, until a cake tester comes out mostly clean from the center of the cake. Let cake cool completely.
  • Use a knife to run along the edges of the springform, then remove the sides and transfer cake to a cake stand or plate. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.