Tunisian Orange Cake

Step 1

Grease and flour a 7 inch spring form pan. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Step 2

In a medium bowl combine the almonds, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon.

Step 3

In a large whisking bowl, whisk together the eggs and oil until foamy. About 2 minutes. Stir in the zest of the orange and lemon. Stir the dry ingredients into the whisked eggs.

Step 4

Bake in a preheated oven for about 1 hour 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.

Step 5

Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cook.

Step 6

Make the syrup in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Add the juice and sugar bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium low and let cook and reduce for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and leave to cool.

Step 7

In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar with the orange juice and whisk until it's smooth.

Step 8

Remove the sides from the cake and transfer to a serving plate. Pour the syrup over the cooled cake. Drizzle over the glaze. Top with pistachios and orange zest. Ready to serve.