Almond Orange Cake
A nice tasting dessert, that is great for company. Cooking time also includes chilling time.
Steps
Heat oven to 350 degrees , and spray a 9-inch springfoam pan with cooking spray.
In a blender , place the 1 cup of slivered almonds , cover and process till almonds are finely ground.
In a large bowl , beat almonds , and remaining cake ingredients except for marmalade with mixer on low speed for 30 seconds scraping bowl constantly.
Beat on high speed for 3 minutes , scraping bowl occasionally , then pour batter into pan.
Bake 45-55 minutes or til top is evenly dark golden brown and cake springs back wheh touched lightly in center.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
Remove side of pan , and spread marmalade over top of cake.
Cool for 1 hour.
In chilled small bowl , beat whipping cream , an 2 tablespoons sugar on high speed until soft peak forms.
Spoon whipped cream around edge of cake , and sprinkle 1 / 3 cup almonds over whipped cream.
Refrigerate , and garnish with orange twist.
Ingredients
slivered almonds, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, butter, fresh orange juice, almond extract, baking powder, salt, eggs, orange marmalade, orange liqueur, whipping cream, orange rind twists