Orange & Almond Cake

25 Minutes Prep
1 Hour 45 Minutes Total
12 Servings

With a zesty orange flavour and a tangy marmalade glaze, a slice of this quick and easy cake will go down a treat with a cup of tea.

Ingredient List

  • Small check mark in a circle icon 80ml vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1 box Betty Crocker™ Bake Smart™ Sugar Free Vanilla Cake Mix
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 3 medium eggs
  • Small check mark in a circle icon Zest and juice (80ml) of 1 large orange
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 75g ground almonds
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 25g flaked almonds
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1 1/2 tablespoons (45g) reduced-sugar marmalade, warmed (see Tips)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C for fan assisted ovens)/Gas Mark 4. Grease a 20cm square cake tin and line the base and sides with baking paper.
  2. Make up the cake mix as directed on the box with the oil, eggs and orange juice. Fold in the orange zest and ground almonds. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared tin. Scatter over the flaked almonds.
  3. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a round bladed knife inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean. Leave in the tin to cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Whilst the cake is still warm, brush the warm marmalade over the top. Leave to cool completely in the tin (about 40 minutes). Cut into 12 slices to serve.

Tips

  • Instead of the marmalade, brush the top of the cake with reduced-sugar apricot jam or warmed honey or just drizzle with a little agave syrup, if you prefer.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Or freeze for up to 1 month.