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Almond & Orange Cake

Ingredients
200g carrots
4 large eggs, separated
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 orange
150g caster sugar
1 tbsp orange juice
150g ground almonds
1 tbsp icing sugar (optional)
fresh berries, to decorate

Method
Heat the oven to 170°C/325°F/Gas 3. Line a round cake tin, 20cm in diameter, with baking parchment. Cook the carrots in a little boiling water until tender, then drain, allow to cool slightly and place in a blender or food processor. Add the orange juice and blend to a smooth puree. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the vanilla and grated orange zest, gradually adding the sugar, until the mixture is thick and pale. Fold in the carrot purée and the almonds. In a clean, dry bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff and fold into the mixture. Spoon into the prepared cake tin and bake for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the centre of
the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely. Sift icing sugar over the top and serve
with fresh berries, if desired.

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