Pippa’s Chocolate and Almond Dessert Cake

Many thanks to Pippa, who lives in Mawnan for this delicious dessert recipe. Just about one of the easiest I know,  it took about 5 or 6 mins to prepare. Plus no flour! 

You will need an 8 inch loose bottom cake tin, lightly oiled and lined. Pre heat your fan oven to 180C

4 oz ground almonds

2 oz flaked almonds, crushed or chopped [optional]

1 tsp baking powder

2 tablespoonfuls good quality cocoa powder 

2 eggs

2 oz caster sugar

1 tablespoon runny honey 

50 ml olive or sunflower oil

Zest of 2 oranges

Combine nuts, baking powder and cocoa then set aside. Place eggs, sugar and honey in a bowl and whisk for 3 plus minutes until very thick, pale and foamy.

Stir in the nut mix and orange zest, then trickle in the oil, whisking again for 30 secs.

Pour into your prepared tin and bake for 20 mins.

Serve warm or cold with fruit and cream, ice cream or creme fraiche. 

If used, the chopped flaked almond adds crunchiness. I decided to keep it smooth. Your choice.

Oh my, just wonderful. Keeps well too, just as good the following day.