Almond and orange cakes

Preparation Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

18 minutes

Makes

12

Ingredients

150g butter
2 eggs
1 orange
2/3 cup caster sugar
200g almond meal
1 cup self-raising flour
Icing sugar

Method

1. Preheat oven to 170°C. Line a 12 x 1/2 cup muffin tray with paper cases. Place 150g butter, melted and cooled, 2 eggs whisked, and the finely grated rind and juice of 1 orange in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
2. Stir in 2/3 cup caster sugar, 200g almond meal and 1 cup self-raising flour. Mix until well combined. Divide evenly among the paper cases.
3. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Serve warm, dusted with icing sugar.