Jamie's Orange and Almond Torte

• g butter↗100 g
• g superfine sugar↗225 g
• g ground almonds↗225 g
• teaspoon vanilla essence↗1 teaspoon
• eggs↗3
• medium oranges↗2 medium
• g polenta↗225 g
• teaspoon baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• good pinch salt
• creme fraiche, to taste↗
• almond liqueur, to taste↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 190 C or 375 F.

2. 2

   Butter and flour a 9 inch springform cake tin.

3. 3

   Beat the butter until it becomes pale and soft.

4. 4

   Pour in the sugar and beat until light and creamy.

5. 5

   Stir in the almonds and vanilla.

6. 6

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly before adding the next one.

7. 7

   Zest and juice the oranges and fold into the batter, along with polenta, baking powder and salt.

8. 8

   Spoon into the buttered cake tin.

9. 9

   Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

10. 10

    Serve with creme fraiche and a drizzling of almond liqueur.