This is an alternative recipe for Meskouta (Moroccan Orange Cake). Make a batch of these and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days for when you fancy a snack. Try adding 100g of raisins or mixed dried fruit.
Serves 12 people
Method
- Pre-heat your oven to 170 degrees and line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases.
- Place the oil, sugar and eggs into a mixing bowl and combine using a whisk
- Peel and grate the parsnip then add to the bowl and mix well
- Add the flour, bicarbonate of soda, spices, orange zest, salt and mix well.
- Spoon into fairy cake cases.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown and risen.
Ingredients
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
160 ml sunflower oil
175g caster sugar
3 eggs
140g parsnip
175g self-raising flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
Pinch salt
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cardamom
1 orange zest
(splash of almond essence optional)
