Orange and almond cake

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Essential Elizabeth David (Christmas)

By Elizabeth David

Published 2025

  • About

The orange gives this classic but easy to make cake a fresh and delicate flavour. It appeals to children and adults and is not a problem to make gluten free by using GF flour breadcrumbs. Serve it with Muscat de Beaumes de Venises and you’re heading for heaven.

Method

60 g/2 oz of fine breadcrumbs, the juice of 3 orange