Marmalade Cake
- 1/2 cup canola oil, plus more for the pan
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups semolina flour
- 1/4 cup ground almonds
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup golden raisins (optional)
- Confectioners' sugar and/or chopped almonds, for topping
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 orange
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush an 8-inch square baking pan with canola oil.
- Beat the egg whites and granulated sugar with a mixer until stiff peaks form, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk both flours, the almonds and baking powder in a bowl.
- Beat the egg yolks in a large bowl.
- Whisk 1/2 cup oil, the orange and lemon juices and the marmalade into the yolks until combined.
- Stir in the dry ingredients, then fold in the beaten egg whites until just combined.
- Add the raisins, if desired.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
- Bake until the cake is golden and springs back when touched, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the syrup: Bring 3/4 cup water and the granulated sugar to a boil in a saucepan; squeeze in the orange juice and add the peel.
- Simmer until syrupy, about 20 minutes.
- Cool slightly.
- Pour the syrup over the cake while both are still warm.
- Cool completely, then cover with plastic wrap and let soak overnight.
- Cut into squares and top with confectioners' sugar and/or almonds.
- Photograph by Roland Bello
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/marmalade-cake-recipe.html (may not work)