Orange Cake With A Caramel And Orange Sauce

A delicious gluten-free almond and orange cake served with a flamed caramel and orange liqueur sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 525.7 kcals 4205.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 55.7 grams 445.6 grams
Fat 27.4 grams 218.8 grams
Protein 12.8 grams 102.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
225
g
Caster Sugar
for the cake
3
tbsp
Caster Sugar
for the sauce
Dairy
6
piece
Eggs
free-range
1
scoop
Ice Cream
to serve
Fruits
2
piece
Orange
whole
1
piece
Orange
zest and juice
2
piece
Orange
juice only
1
piece
Orange
segmented
Liquids
2
tbsp
NutsSeeds

Steps

  • Simmer two whole oranges in water for 45 to 60 minutes until very soft.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a 23cm springform cake tin.
  • Drain the oranges and roughly chop them while removing any pips.
  • Blend 450g of chopped orange in a food processor to a smooth purée.
  • Add sugar, eggs, and ground almonds to the processor and blend until smooth.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Cover loosely with foil and bake for another 25 to 35 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
  • Heat a frying pan and add butter, orange zest, orange juice, and sugar.
  • Add the liqueur and brandy then carefully flambé the mixture until the flames die down.
  • Cook until thickened, stir in the orange segments, and remove from heat.
  • Serve a slice of cake immediately topped with sauce and a scoop of ice cream.