Preheat the oven to fan forced 170°C/190°C/375°F/Gas mark 5. Line a 22-24cm cake tin.
Wash your oranges and prick them all over with the tip of a knife. Microwave in a covered bowl for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
Chop and deseed oranges - place in a food processor with the chopped dates, olive oil and eggs - blitz until well combined. Add the almond meal, baking powder and blend into a batter.
Pour into the lined cake tin and spread mix evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden and firm to the touch. Set aside to cool.
Whip your cream into firm peaks and cut your cake into 1cm (⅓ inch) slices.
Layer your trifle - start with the cake, pressing firmly to the side of the dish (to create clean layers), add a layer of cherries, scoop on a layer of whipped cream - then repeat to fill your trifle dish finishing with a cream layer.
Be generous with the top most cream layer - top with whole fresh cherries or cranberries to really wow your guests. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Premake your cake the day before to save time.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat the oven to fan forced 170°C/190°C/375°F/Gas mark 5. Line a 22-24cm cake tin.
Wash your oranges and prick them all over with the tip of a knife. Microwave in a covered bowl for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
Chop and deseed oranges - place in a food processor with the chopped dates, olive oil and eggs - blitz until well combined. Add the almond meal, baking powder and blend into a batter.
Pour into the lined cake tin and spread mix evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden and firm to the touch. Set aside to cool.
Whip your cream into firm peaks and cut your cake into 1cm (⅓ inch) slices.
Layer your trifle - start with the cake, pressing firmly to the side of the dish (to create clean layers), add a layer of cherries, scoop on a layer of whipped cream - then repeat to fill your trifle dish finishing with a cream layer.
Be generous with the top most cream layer - top with whole fresh cherries or cranberries to really wow your guests. Serve immediately.