Orange & Almond Cake

[@wandamazzulo779]

Thank you and sister!!! Love the peace you bring me following your recipe step by step ...no music !!!only you...Thank you somuch

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Wanda Mazzulo. You are most welcome.

[@gardengalsu]

Your reaction to your own baking made me smile so broadly as if it were my own! LOL ...

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Gardengalsu, I had to look again. It seems that I quite enjoyed the cake. LOL.

[@liongray1515]

When it comes to food we all have an element of greediness. I enjoyed watching and love your calming nature. When I watch some famous chefs cook they give me anxiety. You give us a good dose of serotonin. Thank you heaps!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Lion Gray. You are welcome. I am glad that you enjoy the videos and don't get too stressed from watching them.

[@Ayaros1962]

Let me let you know, at this time I been tried 5 times this recipe and everybody love it!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi, thanks very much for telling me. I am very pleased that everyone enjoys it so much.

[@debbyshapiro2125]

Its 11pm sat eve .sitting with cake and tea enjoying like the billyo. Even though i used half one raw lemon, 1 cooked lemon, bit of i orange juice, less sugar and half the eggs..its delish!! its an shakeabke recipe i made it in smooothie maker too .super simple! Grateful.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Debbie. That's good glad you are enjoying it.

[@evamikuska501]

Excellent recipe. I have tried this one several times and the cake was always brilliant!!! Thank you

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Eva, that's great. I am glad you enjoy it so much.

[@halioman]

Thx so much for this Geoff. I am going to try this on my son in law, who loves orange almond cake. Love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Wendy. That's nice. I hope he enjoys it. The recipe was originally suggested to me by sister who lives in South Australia.

[@fjordhellas4077]

I’ve discovered this wonderful orange almond cake in the Near East when traveling in Lebanon, where most of their pastries are almond based. The only difference with your cake is that they use a pinch of cinnamon. Greetings from Athens

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Fjord Hellas. I love cinnamon, so maybe I will try that next time I make it.

[@susyward6978]

I love this Claudia Roden recipe, it’s been my go to recipe for years. So glad you reminded me Geoff, and thank your sister

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Susy. I am glad this brought back some memories. The recipe I used is slightly different to the Claudia Roden one, in that it uses a little less sugar and no baking powder. But I am sure the result is very similar.

[@susyward6978]

CR recipe has 250 sugar 250 ground almonds but yes it does have a teaspoon baking powder. Either way Geoff, it’s a great cake thanks for the share

[@nalinigsankar3072]

Hahahahaha! Just loved the way you relished the cake! almost surprised yourself as to how good it turned out !!! Love to watch you baking.. become almost therapeutic for me!! Thank you!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Nalini G Sankar, oh yes I definitely enjoyed this cake. I could have eaten it all, but was good enough to share it. I am glad you are enjoying my videos.

[@japanashoka857]

I make this cake often, but I loved the way you were making the cake. I enjoyed your video.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Akihisa Yokota, Thanks very much, I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@jaygag1040]

Watching this video reminds me of seeing Bob Ross painting his wonderful "Happy Little Trees" on PBS show in the 70's called "The Joy of Painting". Very therapeutic. Thanks Geoff.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Jay, I saw some of those shows years ago. I wish I had his talent. I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@wandamazzulo779]

@@geoffsbakingblog You do have the talent with Cakes and we love you for that the same way we loved Bob Ross! Thank you

[@geoffsbakingblog]

@@wandamazzulo779 Hi Wanda, thanks very much.

[@peterryan7827]

I saw today guardian, and they suggested this one as winter warmer, so went to utube as per usual, and found yours, mate this is excellent, and like me, you love a cake that's obviously well done and cheers I am off to the shops right now for oranges and almond flour, thanks so much.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Peter, This is a lovely cake. Coincidentally I posted a video yesterday for small orange and almond cakes, based on this recipe. I hope you enjoy yours. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4mbgH-cmZd-mck&ab_channel=GeoffCooper

[@clemenciasobalvarro3840]

I made it 2 times already. Beautiful and Delicious My family love it. Thanks for sharing with us Mr.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Clemencia Sobalvarro. That is great. I am so pleased that your family enjoy the cake.

[@lucettelulu6613]

Hi Geoff, You're a great teacher, you made it easy to follow and my cake turned out beautiful. Thank you again, looking forward to the rest of your delights.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Lucette Lulu. That's great. I am so glad your cake turned out well.

[@jodeneny2252]

Made this for the first time today for my Sister in.laws birthday has come out very well. I haven't tasted it but if it tastes as good as it smell and looks it will be delicious. Thank you Geoff.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Jo. I do hope both you and the birthday girl enjoy the cake as much as I did.

[@julie-joywilliams7280]

Everyone seems to really like this one! Once I have finished up with the other sweets this will be on the list for sure... Thank you... It looks refreshing and bright for a spring dinner desert.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Julie-Joy. This is one of my favourites. It is very refreshing, and also very easy to make.

[@drayonajayadev7686]

Thank you for the great recipe, Geoff, my daughter finished the cake on the day I baked it🙂

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Dr Ayona Jayadev. You are welcome. I hope your daughter didn't eat it all, and shared some with you.

[@sangitadasgupta5082]

😂😂😂😂 that was so cute

[@eleanorsmith971]

A friend of mine makes a cake like this we call it a juice cake. It is everyone’s favorite. It is delicious.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Eleanor. Yes it is very tasty indeed.

[@timothyshortnacy7550]

I have made this and it is wonderful!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Timothy. That's great. I am glad you enjoyed the cake.

[@الهلالية-ع4ت]

oooooh, I like it, I will do it, thank you so much for this most wonderful recipe

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Af Alhilali. You are welcome. I hope you enjoy the cake.

[@karenley7356]

I live in Australia and make an orange and almond cake quite a lot. Its great with plain greek yoghurt

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Karen. If I recall I mentioned in the video that I got this recipe from my sister who lives in Australia.

[@jacinthadcruz9479]

Hi Geoff! From America…. Made orange and almond cake following your recipe for Christmas. Thankyou so much for sharing. I am looking forward to trying the blueberry fragepanie tart from your collection of recipes too. Will let you know how it turns out which without a doubt will be delicious! Merry Christmas!! 🎉

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Jacintha. That's great. I do hope you enjoy the orange and almond cake as much as I did. I look forward to hearing how the blueberry frangipane tart turns out too. I hope you hace a great Christmas as well.

[@jacinthadcruz9479]

@@geoffsbakingblog the orange cake was delicious!! It was like a moist flourless cake. I could not resist so I ate an entire triangular slice at 9 pm😄 I am hoping to make the frangipani for New Year. I will try to send you pictures.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

@@jacinthadcruz9479 Oh that's great. I am so glad you enjoyed the cake. I hope all goes well with the blueberry frangipane one too.

[@fionatanzer5270]

I enjoy your calm presentation!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Fiona, Thanks very much.

[@debbyshapiro2125]

I came back to your recipe after going through loads of similar.but it was your delight at tasting that made me return! Despite the long pauses and much heavy breathing😂 In oven..super simple wow. Written ingredients with cup measurementa would be super. Tx Geoff!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Debbie. You can always see the written recipe by clicking on the link below the video to take yo to my blog.

[@azokama3300]

I am certainly going to try it. the explanation is wonderful. Nice and easy thank you.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Azo Kama. I hope you enjoy this cake when you make it. I think it is delicious.

[@brucebowen100]

Quick and easy . . . thanks for the video . . . oranges and almonds are healthy . . .

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Very tasty in combination also.

[@lubovagranov8596]

Thank you. Your explanations are so easy. It is a fast recipe!!!! Almond flour!!! Absolutely FABULOUS!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Lubov Agranov. You are most welcome. I am glad you find the explanations easy to understand.

[@MT-lo7dt]

Thanks very much for sharing this recipe mr Cooper it was a bit complicated for me at first (cos I’m not a good cook) but I finally made it following your instructions and love it

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi M T. I am so glad you persevered and made the cake, and that you enjoy it so much. Well done.

[@marya.8439]

I will try to make the cake 🎂 and taste it. Thank you, Geoff.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Mary A. I do hope you enjoy it.

[@girahong6561]

I just made the cake and my family loved it! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. You da best❣️

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Gira Hong. That's great. I am glad your family enjoyed the cake.

[@karenguille3424]

Made this today. It's fabulous. A real easy recipe to follow. Thank you

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Karen, that's great. I am so glad yours turned out well and that you enjoyed it.

[@tafwizkadri4993]

Thank you so much Mr.Cooper for this lovely recipe. I have already made this cake twice now and everyone at home loved this cake. Watching your videos always makes my day ♥️💜☺️

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Tafwiz Kadri. You are very welcome. I am so glad that everyone enjoyed the cake. I hope you continue to enjoy the videos.

[@peregrine7303]

Thank you for your wonderful recipes, I've baked many of your cakes thank you .👍👍👍👍👍

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Peregrine. You are welcome. I am glad you have enjoyed some of the cakes.

[@christenagervais7303]

Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! I am gluten intolerant and will definitely be making this cake!!!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Christena. I hope you enjoy it.

[@heytheregeorgeygirl]

It looks absolutely delicious. I'm going to try this for my son's birthday cake.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Heytheregeorgeygirl, that's great. I hope he enjoys it.

[@doloresunderwood8108]

Thank you for your recipe I did one today and it came delicious x

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Dolores. You are most welcome. I am glad that the cake turned out well for you.

[@susanagvalencia3286]

Thankyou very much for your video instructions and mentioned how you gander your good recipe for J M + Gracias from Ecuador South America

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Susana G Valencia. You are welcome.

[@miniciks1115]

Your cake cooks scrumptious, I will try it. Thank you.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Miniciks1, Thanks very much. I do hope you enjoy it.

[@SHAHZADKHAN-uo5bs]

Scrumptious- thank you for a great flourless recipe.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

You are very welcome. I hope you try the recipe and I am sure you will enjoy it.

[@gailgriffith6243]

I bought oranges yesterday and found your video today. What perfect timing! I’ve just subscribed!👍🏻

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Gail, that is great timing indeed. I hope you enjoy the cake. Let me know how you get on. Thanks for subscribing.

[@jarlathbyrne3146]

Thanks Geoff. Great to see you here again. Hope you are keeping well? Jarlath Byrne. The cake looks delicious. Well done!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Jarlath, I am keeping well thanks. I hope you are too.

[@TNToncourt]

Just made this wonderful cake. Thank you.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi TNToncourt. That's great. I am glad you like it.

[@jenniferdavies8910]

So clear and no fuss, thank you.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Jennifer. You are most welcome.

[@היילימור-ר1ז]

Geoff hi it’s Hayley again, sorry for bothering you so much, your Madeira cake came out really good it’s finished already and only made it yesterday afternoon, what I wanted to ask was did you peel the oranges, or did I miss something, thanku

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Hayley. I'm glad you enjoyed the Madeira cake. The answer to your question is no. The whole orange, including the peel is used in this cake. Only any seeds are removed. Boiling the oranges beforehand softens the peel very well and it breaks down very well when processed, giving such a lot of flavour.

[@tesswood3471]

Geoff, did you put the syrup on the bottom of the cake or the top? It looks like the cake was upside down, which makes sense as the other way would not be so open. Looks delicious and will definitely try it.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Teresa. To be honest I cannot remember now. But looking at the video I believe it was upside down, since the colour is not as dark as the sides.

[@piedaderudman8131]

Geoff thank you for showing the recipe being made slowly and thoroughly. It looks delicious! But i would put less sugar in it since there is the syrup added to it as well.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI there, you are most welcome. Often I worry about how sweet something might be but in this case I found it just about right. But, of course, it is all a matter of taste so less sugar will be fine too, though it might change the texture a little too.

[@piedaderudman2722]

@@geoffsbakingblog thank you for your reply. I will bear it in mind.

[@brendafernandez4650]

Hi Geoff! I just made this recipe, I can't wait to eat it. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Our house smells like a bakeshop now

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Brenda. That's great. I do hope you enjoy the cake as much as I did.

[@sabrikazi9112]

Hi, this is Sabiha thanks for sharing this recipe

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Sabiha, you are very welcome.

[@sabrikazi9112]

@@geoffsbakingblog Thanks

[@deepagrace2024]

Hi Geoff tried this cake recipe for my husband's birthday today 🥳 Orange Almond cake is our favourite 😋 . Iam sure he's gonna love it 🤗 Loved your presentation so neat and crisp. Thank you 🙏

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Deepa Grace. Thanks very much. I do hope you both enjoy the cake.

[@henriettahenson]

Made this cake today..one of our favorites it's so moist....as you said simply wonderful😂it Went down a treat😜 ... Also the nut squares they turned out well with the walnuts... I picked them out the mixed bag of nuts!!! Happy Easter Sunday 🎉💐🐰🐇🐣🎊

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Henrietta, it is a lovely cake. Perfect for a lovely day like today. I am glad the squares turned out well. I had to take mine over to family this morning, before I ate them all.

[@henriettahenson]

Yes Geoff this was the one ii did but I don't have a food processor so I just, zested and juiced and it worked fine still orangey... I couldn't remember when you said about the whole orange that's why uhhhh what am I like.... Been bothering me all last night... Because I write the recipe down my way Haha. 💋

[@juliehoffman6292]

Can’t wait to try this

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Julie. I hope you enjoy it.

[@catherinelanzuela2591]

thanks for the recipe I would love to try it at home

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Catherine. I hope you do try it, I am sure you will enjoy it.

[@clemenciasobalvarro3840]

Mr. Geoff. Gif bless you

[@clemenciasobalvarro3840]

God bless you

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Thank you.

[@rakeebahamaneer5631]

Thank you its look good and easy I think is very interesting and explain very

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Rakeebah Amaneer. Thanks very much. I am glad you like it.

[@keluargaviehra8501]

So yummy, thanks for recipe

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Keluarga Viehra. You are very welcome.

[@vaibhavmittal6091]

This cake comes out fabulous ❤

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Vaibhav Mittal. That's great, I am very pleased it works well for you.

[@mirandadanjou4578]

I baked this one! wow what a treat indeed

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Miranda, That's great. I am so glad that you enjoyed it.

[@halaseror926]

Try with fresh orange. I don't boil it and it comes very nice. Thanks

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Hala Seror. That's good if it works for you.

[@planman7939]

I just tried and was amazed by the juicy orange taste (also applauded by my friends). Thank you so much for the great recipe. One question: during baking in an oven (pin/needle test) and when eating, the center part looked/felt as if it is a bit undercooked. Can you please advise whether it is normal or I need to bake more. Thanks a lot.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Planman. The cake is always. going to be very moist, due to the amount of moisture in the oranges and eggs. It will also be a dense cake as ground almonds don't bake the same as wheat flour does. However the cake should be cooked all the way through. If you think the centre seems a little undercooked you can bake for longer, and perhaps place some aluminium foil on the top with a hole cut in the middle, to allow the centre to cook through.

[@planman7939]

@@geoffsbakingblog Thank you so much for your quick and great advice. Will definitely do so. 🙏

[@DELERiiOus]

You are amazing 🙌

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Lif Pan. That's nice. Thanks very much.

[@sissiemiller3851]

Sounds delicious Geoff!😊

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Sissie Miller. It is a really delicious cake.

[@nikkier2409]

Looks yummy Geoff.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Nikkie, thanks very much. It is very tasty and it is also so easy to make.

[@mrSuperfree]

Great video, thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI there, you are very welcome.

[@kirubacyril1218]

You are so Amazing and how I wish I can taste that cake. Keep it up. I am planning to try. Thank you Gorgeous !!😋

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi. thanks very much. I hope you enjoy the cake when you try it.

[@oceanicblues2496]

Oh my goodness I was literally salivating watching you eat that cake. Droooool. But I have a tiny question. Since you have use d pith etc all of d orange in the cake is there like a bitter-ish taste ( of d pith)

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Oceanic Blue. From memory, and it is a couple of years ago since I ate it, there was no bitter taste at all. Just a lovely moist orange flavoured cake.

[@oceanicblues2496]

Hi Geoff. Ok I tried it today and from the recipe I made three cakes. Yes there is no bitter after taste n it's yummy. I sprinkled almond slivers on the top of the cake as a border n when done I used d orange syrup but added orange blossom water to enhance it further n finally decorated it with candied orange slices. Man that was super cool. Thank you very much for yr recipes yr patience n also for replying. Cheers Delilah of oceanicblues.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

@@oceanicblues2496 My, My, My Delilah, that sounds so good. I am glad it worked out well for you.

[@arefehshahani8197]

Geoff Cooper I am Persian, we have a famous food That we make with orange peel and cranberry, rice and chicken, how we do we boil the orange peel three times until we take off the bitterness from the orange then we add sugar and some zaftan then to cranberry just add a little bit oil and mix it with orange peel to cover the rice that we already made it we already have it in beautiful plate

[@geoffsbakingblog]

@@arefehshahani8197 , Hi, that sounds really delicious. I will have to try to try it for myself.

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

Scrumptious

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Elizabeth Anne. Thanks very much.

[@ruthl51]

Sounds very scrumptious ~❣️

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Ruth, It was delicious. Almost time to make it again I think.

[@maggiesamir6293]

Thank you for the recipe 🙏 God bless

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Maggie. You are most welcome.

[@magdalenaem5627]

thank You Geoff, great video.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Magdalena Em. You are very welcome.

[@nicoleloves9483]

This is the best version on youtube of orange almond cake. ❤️ the syrup looks phenomenal! Can I use a blender if I dont have a food processor?

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Yes you can certainly use a blender for the oranges, but I think I would mix everything in a large bowl, by hand. It will work very well. But I think a blender would probably be ok too.

[@babz672]

I was just about to ask the same question! 😊

[@philipk917]

Another recipe I can't wait to try. Great dessert to make and bring to a dinner party! :-)

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Philip K. This is a lovely cake so be sure to add it to your list.

[@philipk917]

@@geoffsbakingblog Absolutely! :-)

[@ainyqureshi2365]

Wow😍Thanks sir for this easy nd beautiful recipe,lo❤e from pakistan❤❤

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Ainy Qureshi, you are most welcome. I am so glad that you enjoyed it.

[@samh1821]

cake looks great... nice and simple presentation :)

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Samir, thanks very much.

[@carolbamford8953]

Oh, my goodness this looks amazing... my mouth is watering and I haven't even seen you taste it yet... That always makes me hungry... I will be trying this on the weekend... Thank you Geoff for another brilliant recipe... 😀🇨🇦

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Carol. Thanks very much. It is quite an easy cake to make, and with no wastage either, so that's a bonus. I do hope you enjoy it.

[@goneguy9442]

G’day Geoff. I made this yesterday and it’s absolutely superb. With a thick dollop of King Island cream it’s to die for. Thanks mate. 🍊 P.S. Would a lemon version of this recipe be worth trying?

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Gone Guy. That's great! I am so glad you enjoyed it. I think a lemon version would be very nice. However quite how many lemons to use might pose an issue. To obtain the same volume as for the oranges would require 3 or maybe 4 lemons which might make the flavour rather too intense. However I think maybe using just two lemons would make a slightly less moist cake but with a more mellow flavour that would be very good.

[@mariamalnafoury5448]

That's really amazing 😋😋😋😋

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Mariam Alnafoury. Thanks very much. I am glad you think so.

[@supattaruttanon9454]

Hi Geoff Thanks a lot to the recipes of oranges almond cake. Every times I made it and bring to friends and they all love it. And I like it myself. Sue

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Sue. Thanks very much. I am glad that you and your friends enjoy the cake.

[@waodedirgahayuegerton2931]

hi Geoff,,Thanks very much I make this cake beautiful,mylove husband like it beautiful Taste.thanks for recipes and great video easy to follow.thanks so much

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi there. Thanks very much. I am glad that your husband enjoyed the cake when you made it for him.

[@allisontijsen7952]

supatta ruttanon was

[@megangreggain3192]

Hi there from Canada. Can I use regular flour instead of ground almonds?

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Megan, I am not an expert on this sort of question. However I did a little searching and found an example, on Nigella's website where it is suggested that using 125g of plain flour for each 150g of ground almonds is a workable solution.

[@megangreggain3192]

@@geoffsbakingblog Thanks a Bunch!

[@عواطفبنمنصور]

Thank you I like it sooo much

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi عواطف بن منصور , You are welcome. I am pleased that you like it.

[@zozomoknine9540]

Looks tasty and delicious, can we replace oranges by lemons?!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Zozo Moknine. Thanks very much. You can replace the oranges with lemons, though using the same volume of lemons might make the cake very tart indeed.

[@LiraB1000]

Fantastic 👌

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Lirije Kastrati. Thanks very much.

[@tinacox9782]

Love this cake I also live in south Australia

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Tina, I am glad you like the cake. You are 'near' neighbours with my sister it seems.

[@tinacox9782]

Where does she live in as I live in blakeview Adelaide

[@geoffsbakingblog]

@@tinacox9782 She lives around Port Pirie.

[@CindieHewett]

❤ love it

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Cindie. That''s great. I am glad you like it.

[@Ssaa.-sara]

Looks amazing.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Sarah, thanks very much. It really does taste so good and very easy to make.

[@היילימור-ר1ז]

Geoff hi maybe I can use icing sugar instead of caster sugar, or normal sugar

[@geoffsbakingblog]

I haven't tried to use icing sugar instead of caster or granulated sugar, so I don't know what the effect would be.

[@CLARA3952]

I have a Marianne nordic ware pan...do you think I can make it in that pan???? loved the video

[@geoffsbakingblog]

I think it will be fine to use that pan. However I think the cake may not be so high, and putting the syrup/icing on top my be more difficult.

[@CLARA3952]

hi there!!! thank you for such a quick reply...I'm in south florida...hope all by you is well....

[@CLARA3952]

by the way there is a lady who uses brown sugar instead of caster...

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Yes all is well for me in the UK, thanks. I am sure soft brown sugar will be fine too, it will just change the flavour very slightly since light brown, and more so dark brown, sugar has more of a molasses flavour to it than the refined sugars.

[@elissarlinder8751]

Hello Geoff, Hope all is well at your end! Q.Is it possible to reduce the number of eggs in this cake? If so what shall I substitute them with? All the best Eli

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Elissar. I am find thanks. Personally I wouldn't reduce the eggs in the recipe. However you could look at how to use ground flaxseed, or chickpea flour as egg substitutes. I have read that they work quite well in some instances.

[@elissarlinder8751]

@Geoff Cooper Hello back Geoff, and thank you for your reply. I normally follow your recipes and advice but this time I had to navigate. Over the years I have developed a very strong intolerance to eggs. After eliminating any them from my diet completely for many years, I could introduce them to my diet again but moderately, I.e. in cakes and cookies etc...which is why I am very concerned on the quantity of eggs in a meal or dessert. After researching , I ended up replacing 3 eggs with a mix of full fat milk and yogurt. The cake came out exquisite and I am very glad to be stubborn and try making it in a way that I can handle. Thanks again for all your efforts and the delicious recipes you share with us. Cheers, Eli

[@geoffsbakingblog]

@@elissarlinder8751 HI Elissar. That's great. I am glad your substitutions worked well in the cake. It is difficult, when you are intolerant to certain ingredients to always get good results. Well done.

[@היילימור-ר1ז]

Geoff also in the chocolate mascarpone cake can I use normal, thanku

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Whenever I use caster sugar it is usally ok to use normal granulated suger.

[@hanoh2904]

How many cups of almond flour?

[@geoffsbakingblog]

That would be about 2 1/2 cups minus 1 tablespoon.

[@hanoh2904]

@@geoffsbakingblog i put 1/12 cup. It's in the oven now. Pray for me lol

[@geoffsbakingblog]

I hope it works for you as it is very tasty.

[@nicolek8971]

Thanks for sharing, hello from Australia!

[@nicolek8971]

Can we substitute the caster sugar for honey something else?

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi. I did some searching and found that it is possible to use honey instead of sugar in baking. However there are some differences. So, for instance, this is one article that I read on the subject: Some people use it cup for cup, others prefer 1/2 cup - 2/3 cup of honey per cup of white sugar. Reduce the amount of other liquids by 1/4 cup for every cup of honey used. Lower the oven temp about 25 degrees F to prevent over-browning and add 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda for each cup of honey to your batter.

[@wirralchap]

Brilliant! 😊

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Thanks very much.

[@yoya4766]

With the syprup, does it taste very sweet?

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Yo Ya. I don't think it is very sweet.

[@yoya4766]

@@geoffsbakingblog do you have a sweet tooth? I know its difficult to quantify.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

@@yoya4766 No I don't have a particularly sweet tooth.

[@fabidash9732]

Did you use whole orange with the skin?? Thx good recipe. I will try it.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Yes it is the entire orange, except for seeds. Thanks very much.

[@shellyrodma7704]

Why with the skin n pulp sir

[@bibisarran38]

Mouth watering!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Thanks.

[@monal3650]

u'l have 2 use only organic oranges if u r doing it like that? is that unpeeled oranges u'v used?

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Mona L. No you don't need to use organic oranges. But you should wash the oranges before using them. Yes the oranges are unpeeled. So much of the flavour in is the peel.

[@Ayaros1962]

Delicious!!! Thank you ;)

[@geoffsbakingblog]

You are most welcome.

[@patfraser2093]

Can I substitute granulated sugar? Looks yummy!

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Pat, yes you can use granulated sugar. I use caster sugar as it is finer and dissolves quicker. But in this type of cake granulated sugar will work just as well. I hope you enjoy the cae if you make it.

[@patfraser2093]

Geoff Cooper thank you!

[@hephzivahisrael6974]

Could you make this without a blender

[@geoffsbakingblog]

Hi Hephzivah Israel. The important thing for this recipe to to ensure the whole orange(minus the seeds) is reduced to a pulp. If you can do that by hand, maybe cutting finely and mashing with a fork, you could do it without the processor.

[@aleset1]

Geoff I have a burning question, can granulated sugar be subbed for caster sugar?

[@geoffsbakingblog]

HI Connie. Yes it can. I use caster sugar in almost all my recipes, unless they need brown sugar. But in most cases, if not all, granulated sugar will work just as well. It is just that the grains are larger in granulated sugar.

[@aleset1]

@@geoffsbakingblog Thanks Geoff, I have always wondered about this. We CAN buy super-fine granulated sugar but I don't think many people do so. I just really find most of your recipes achievable and the ones I have tried have been very tasty.

[@geoffsbakingblog]

@@aleset1 I also think that granulates sugar in USA, and certainly in Canada, is finer than the UK granulated sugar.

[@aleset1]

@@geoffsbakingblog Good to know. I wondered how we could bake the same dishes with different ingredients and still they turn out well.