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Method

• step 1

  Prick the oranges all over. Place both whole oranges in a large saucepan of boiling water and boil for 60-80 minutes, until soft.

• step 2

  Remove oranges from the water and set aside for 15 minutes to cool.
  Preheat oven to 170 degrees, and liberally grease a 9 inch springform tin.

• step 3

  With a sharp knife cut off the stalk from the oranges and discard.
  Using a food processor or stick blender, blend the whole oranges into a smooth puree. Set aside and leave to cool further.

• step 4

  In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.

• step 5

  Stir the orange puree, almonds, flour and baking powder into the egg and sugar mixture. Mix gently until well combined.

• step 6

  Pour the batter into the greased tin and bake in the middle of the oven for 60-70 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.

• step 7

  Remove cake from the oven and leave in the tin to cool for 10-20 minutes.

• step 8

  Take the cake out of the tin and dust with icing sugar. Serve in slices with a spoonful of yoghurt or creme fraiche