Almond and orange cakes

Treat the family to these easy almond and orange cakes - the kids, in particular, will love them! 

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 150g butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 orange
• 2/3 cup caster sugar
• 200g almond meal
• 1 cup self-raising flour
• Icing sugar

 

Method

Preheat oven to 170°C. Line a 12 x 1/2 cup muffin tray with paper cases. Place 150g butter, melted and cooled, 2 eggs whisked, and the finely grated rind and juice of 1 orange in a bowl. Whisk to combine. 

Stir in 2/3 cup caster sugar, 200g almond meal and 1 cup self-raising flour. Mix until well combined. Divide evenly among the paper cases. 

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Serve warm, dusted with icing sugar.