When baked in a cake, it produces a sturdy structure and acts like a sponge, drawing in all the flavour from the orange syrup. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Grease and line a 20cm/8in ...
Let cool in pan on a rack 10 minutes, then flip and unmold cake onto rack. Make the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook over low heat until slightly reduced, 10 minutes.
Scatter with pistachios and extra roasted almonds. Serve with remaining syrup. You could also make this cake in a deep 18cm round cake pan. This cake is best made on day of serving. You can also play ...