Citrus Almond Cake

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   Place whole oranges in a medium saucepan. Add enough hot water to cover oranges. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, or until oranges are tender. Replenish water with boiling water as it evaporates during cooking. Drain oranges and let cool. Discard water.

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   Preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Grease a deep 8 inch round cake pan and line base with parchment paper.

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   In a food processor, process almonds and sugar until almonds are roughly chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl.

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   Quarter whole oranges then place in food processor. Blend or process until smooth. With motor operating, add eggs, 1 at a time, and process until combined. Add almond mixture, baking powder and vanilla and process until just combined. Transfer to prepared pan and bake for 1 hour.

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   Meanwhile, to make the lime syrup, stir sugar, lime juice and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Simmer, without stirring, for 5 mins, or until slightly thickened.

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   Pour hot syrup over hot cake. Let cake stand in pan for 30 mins then transfer to a wire rack set over a baking tray. Serve warm or cold.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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