Almond Cake

This cake is completely gluten free.  …And it’s good.  ...And, almonds are really good for you.  Traditionally almonds are used in Spain but you could use any type of nuts such as walnuts or hazel nuts.  If you were to use hazel nuts try making a syrup with coffee in place of the orange juice.


 Cake 

5 ea............... Eggs

½ c................. Sugar

2 ea............... Orange

1 c.................. Finely ground almonds

1.    Grate orange rinds of the oranges.

2.    Separate yolks from whites and cream yolks with sugar and orange rind. 

3.    Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into the batter with the ground almonds.

4.    Pour into a greased 9”x9” pan.

5.    Bake for 35 minutes in a preheated oven (350ºF)

6.    Let cool.

Syrup

2 ea............... Juice of oranges

1/3 c............... Sugar

5 ea............... Whole cloves

¼ tsp.............. Pumpkin Pie Spice

1 Tbs............. Rum

7.    Add all syrup ingredients, except for rum, in a small saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.

8.    Remove from heat and add rum.

9.    Let cool and pour over cake.

Be creative, have fun and enjoy!!!