Directions:
- Grate the rind from the orange, reserving some for decoration and squeeze the juice from one half.
- Place butter,orange rind and sugar in a bowl and beat together until light and fluffy, gradually beat in eggs.
- In a seperate bowl, mix the semolina, ground almonds and baking powder, then fold in the creamed mixture with the orange juice. Spoon the batter into a greased and base - lined pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven 350F, for 30 to 40 minutes or until well risen and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- To make the syrup:.
- Place the orange juice, sugar and cardamom pods in a pan over low heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil and let simmer for ca. 4 minutes or until syrupy.
- Turn the cake out into a deep serving dish.
- Using a skewer, make holes over the surface of the warm cake.
- Strain the syrup into a separate bowl and spoon 3/4 of it over the cake.
- Dust with confectioners sugar and cut into slices.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 342.65 Kcal (1435 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 161.26 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 17.92g | 28% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 57.12mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 17.65mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 302.94mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbs | 41.99g | 14% | |
| Sugars | 26.32g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
| Protein | 6.91g | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 22.4mg | 37% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 85.8mg | 9% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 277.21 Kcal (1161 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 130.46 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.5g | 28% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 46.21mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 14.28mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 245.09mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbs | 33.97g | 14% | |
| Sugars | 21.29g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.94g | 10% | |
| Protein | 5.59g | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 18.2mg | 37% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 69.5mg | 9% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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