Mincemeat & Almond Cake
Deliciously moist Mincemeat & Almond Cake which is perfect served as an afternoon treat or warm as a comforting dessert. How would you eat yours?
Ingredients
- 140 g margarine
- 140 g caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 140 g ground almonds
- 140 g self raising flour
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 225 g mincemeat
- 1 orange zested
- 2 tbsp flaked almonds
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 160ºC (fan assisted, 180°C non fan) and line a loose bottomed 8" cake tin
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Mix the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy, at least 5 minutes
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Add the eggs, ground almonds, flour and almond extract and mix together until combined
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Add the orange zest and fold through
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Spread half the mix into the tin and then add the mincemeat and spread out
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Spread the rest of the cake mix on top of the mincemeat and scatter with flaked almonds. Bake for 45-50 minutes and check it's done by using a cocktail stick. If it comes out clean, the cake is done
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Allow to cook in the tin for 30 minutes or so before turning out and leaving to cool completely on a wire rack
Recipe Notes
Keep in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutritional information is given as a guide only and may vary.