Orange Ginger Delight (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - About 600 g of organic oranges, either 3 small or 2 large ones
02 - 6 jumbo eggs
03 - 200 g granulated sugar
04 - 250 g ground almonds
05 - A knob of fresh ginger, about thumbnail size
06 - 1/4 cup chopped candied ginger
07 - 1 teaspoon of baking soda

→ Topping

08 - Juice and zest from a single lemon
09 - 60 g of sugar crystals

# Instructions:

01 - Set the oven to 180°C (360°F). Lightly oil a springform pan measuring 24 cm (10 inches).
02 - Rinse the oranges thoroughly. Toss them in a medium pot, add water to cover, and let them simmer over medium heat for about two hours. Top up with hot water if needed. Drain, allow to cool, quarter them, and blend into a smooth paste using a processor, blender, or mill.
03 - Peel and mince the fresh ginger. Finely dice candied ginger. Use a fork to beat the eggs in a big bowl. Stir in the orange puree, sugar, ground almonds, soda, and fresh ginger. Lastly, gently mix in the candied ginger pieces.
04 - Tip the batter into the greased pan and bake for 45 minutes. It's done when the top is golden, and a toothpick poked in the middle comes out clean. Set it aside to cool on a wire rack before frosting.
05 - In a small dish, blend lemon zest and juice with the sugar crystals. Spread this mixture evenly across the cake's surface. Wait until the cake is fully cool before slicing and serving.