Flourless Mandarin Cake

Step 1: Cut mandarins in half lenghtways (skin on). Remove pips and place cut side up in a microwave dish and add 3/4 cup water. Cover and microwave on high 15 minutes (or boil 25 minutes) & drain.

Step 2: In a food processor blend sugar and mandarins to a paste and leave to cool.

Step 3: Add eggs and mix, then add almond meal and baking powder and mix well. Line a shallow 20 cm cake tin with baking paper and pour in the batter, smooth the top.

Step 4: Bake at 180c for about 50 minutes, until firm in the centre. Cool in the tin before turning out.

Step 5: Serve warm or cool, with thickened cream and additional mandarin segments for decoration.