Step 1

Heat the oven to 160ºC (fan assisted, 180°C non fan) and line a loose bottomed 8" cake tin

Step 2

Mix the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy, at least 5 minutes

Step 3

Add the eggs, ground almonds, flour and almond extract and mix together until combined

Step 4

Add the orange zest and fold through

Step 5

Spread half the mix into the tin and then add the mincemeat and spread out

Step 6

Spread the rest of the cake mix on top of the mincemeat and scatter with flaked almonds. Bake for 45-50 minutes and check it's done by using a cocktail stick. If it comes out clean, the cake is done

Step 7

Allow to cook in the tin for 30 minutes or so before turning out and leaving to cool completely on a wire rack