Sticky orange potato cake recipe

Name: Sticky orange potato cake recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 350 g (12.3oz) Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and quartered; 200 g (7.1oz) butter, softened; 155 g (5.5oz) caster sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 4 large eggs; 175 g (6.2oz) ground almonds; 2 tbsp baking powder; 2 oranges, finely grated zest and juice; 1 lemon, finely grated zest and juice; 3 tbsp granulated sugar

Servings: persons

1
Cook the potatoes in a steamer set over boiling water for 15-20 minutes, until tender then press through a potato ricer or mash well, then set aside to cool.
2
Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees C /fan 160 degrees C/gas 4 then butter and line a 20cm deep round cake tin.
3
Beat together the butter, sugar and vanilla extract until light and creamy.
4
Gradually beat in the eggs, then mix in the ground almonds, baking powder, cooled mashed potatoes, orange and lemon zest.
5
Spoon into the cake tin, smoothing over the surface and baking in the oven for 45-50 minutes.
6
While the cake is cooking put the orange juice in a small saucepan and bring to the boil, reducing by half.
7
Cool, then stir in the sugar.
8
When cake is just firm and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
9
Remove from the oven and leave in the tin for 15 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool.
10
Spoon or pour the orange juice mixture over the cake and allow to cool completely before slicing.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 350 g (12.3oz) Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and quartered, 200 g (7.1oz) butter, softened, 155 g (5.5oz) caster sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Sticky orange potato cake recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!