Clementine Cake

Clementine cake is a popular dessert in Mediterranean cuisine, especially during the winter season when clementines are in abundance.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Clementine Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British, Mediterranean Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 whole Clementines
• 200 gram Ground almonds
• 200 gram Sugar
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 50 gram Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Place the clementines in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 hours. Drain and let cool.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
3. Cut the clementines in half and remove any seeds. Place them in a food processor and blend until smooth.
4. In a large bowl, mix together the ground almonds, sugar, eggs, and baking powder. Add the blended clementines and mix until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once the cake is cooled, dust with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.