Almond Torte

Name: Almond Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 oz softened butter; 4 oz castor sugar; 1 orange (incl. grated rind and 30 ml of juice); 2 eggs (beaten); 4 oz ground almonds ((113 g)); 6 oz semolina; 10 ml baking powder ((2 tsp)); 5 ml almond essence ((1 tsp)); 200 ml Grand Marnier syrup (pre-prepared); 300 ml water; 4 oz granulated sugar

by Philip Marlowe • 2026

Why some badges are missing

Not vegan: softened butter → try dairy-free butter
Not gluten-free: semolina
Not dairy-free: softened butter → try dairy-free butter
Not egg-free: eggs → try ground flaxseed and water (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rested 5 min)
Not nut-free: ground almonds → try toasted sunflower seeds (or pumpkin seeds for crunch)
Not low-FODMAP: semolina
Not low-histamine: orange
Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: castor sugar → try granulated sweetener (such as erythritol)
Not kidney-friendly: orange

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

Prep

15m

Cook

30m

Serves

Rating

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Total time · 45m

Ingredients

Kitchen Help

Shopping list

4 oz softened butter
4 oz castor sugar
1 orange — incl. grated rind and 30 ml of juice
2 eggs — beaten
4 oz ground almonds — (113 g)
6 oz semolina
10 ml baking powder — (2 tsp)
5 ml almond essence — (1 tsp)
200 ml Grand Marnier syrup — pre-prepared
300 ml water
4 oz granulated sugar

Tools

· electric whisk
· spring loaded 9 inch (22 cm) x 2 inch non-stick loose bottom cake tin

Instructions

Step by step

1
Beat the Butter, Sugar and finely grated Zest of Orange rind until light and fluffy.
2
Gradually beat in the Eggs.
3
Then beat in the Almonds / Almond Essence / Semolina and Baking Powder along with 30 ml of Orange Juice. Blend evenly.
4
Spoon mixture into a tin and level.
5
Bake @ 220°C (fan 200°C) for then Bake @ 180°C (fan 160°C) for .
6
Torte should be well browned and firm and a cocktail stick in the centre of the torte should come out clean.
7
Cool in the tin for 10- before turning out.
8
Dip a wet cocktail stick into the torte all over the surface. Pour the syrup over the top and allow to penetrate the torte. Dust with icing sugar.

Per serving

serves 4

Calories

403kcal

Protein

9.3g

Carbs

62.5g

Fat

15.8g

Fibre

Sugar

34.5g

Sodium

140mg

AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.

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