Orange and Almond Syrup Cake

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup self-raising flour
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 1/2 cup almond meal
• 1/4 cup orange juice (see note)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• Double cream, to serve

Orange syrup

• 1 cup orange juice (WE used bottled fresh orange juice to save time.)
• 1/3 cup caster sugar 

1. Step 1
   Grease a 7cm-deep, 8cm x 19cm microwave-safe silicone loaf pan. Line base and sides with baking paper.
2. Step 2
   Combine flour, sugar, almond meal, orange juice, oil, egg and milk in a bowl. Pour into prepared pan. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 6 to 7 minutes or until top is firm to touch.
3. Step 3
   Meanwhile, make Orange syrup: Combine the orange juice, sugar and 2 tablespoons cold water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 2 minutes.
4. Step 4
   Turn cake out onto a baking paper-lined wire rack over a tray. Drizzle half the syrup over the top of the cake. Serve cake warm with remaining syrup and a dollop of cream.