Moroccan Orange and Almond Cake

Moroccan Orange and Almond Cake, also known as ‘M’hanncha’, is a traditional Moroccan dessert that is often served during festive occasions.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Moroccan Orange and Almond Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Moroccan Courses: Anytime, Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 grams Oranges
• 200 grams Ground almonds
• 200 grams Caster sugar
• 4 units Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Orange blossom water
• 50 grams Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round cake tin.
2. Boil the oranges for 2 hours, drain, and let cool.
3. Cut the oranges into quarters, remove any seeds, and blend in a food processor until smooth.
4. In a large bowl, mix the ground almonds, caster sugar, and baking powder.
5. Add the blended oranges, eggs, and orange blossom water to the bowl and mix well.
6. Pour the batter into the greased cake tin and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
8. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
9. Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 20g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.