Flourless Mandarin Cake

Directions

1. 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.
2. 2
   In a food processor blend sugar and mandarins to a paste and leave to cool.
3. 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.
4. 4
   Bake at 180c for about 50 minutes, until firm in the centre. Cool in the tin before turning out.
5. 5
   Serve warm or cool, with thickened cream and additional mandarine segments.for decoration.