Rhubarb, Orange and Almond Cake
This rhubarb, orange and almond cake is a tender dessert where sharp rhubarb meets sweet almond and citrus. The Thermomix TM7 grinds the almonds finely and mixes the batter to an even consistency, while the butter melts gently in the bowl. Finished with flaked almonds, it bakes into a moist cake ideal for spring afternoon tea.
About this recipe
Rhubarb, Orange and Almond Cake Thermomix TM7 is the spring bake that turns sharp, blushing rhubarb stalks into something truly special. Searching for a rhubarb cake recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine ends here: the TM7 grinds whole almonds into a fine meal, whisks the eggs until pale and airy, and mixes the batter to a uniform consistency in seconds, all in one bowl. The result is a moist, fragrant dessert with a tender crumb, juicy tart rhubarb pieces, bright orange zest and a crunchy flaked almond topping. It is the ideal cake for a weekend afternoon tea, a spring celebration or as a make-ahead dessert when rhubarb is at its seasonal best. Because the Thermomix handles every preparation step, you only need to fold, pour and bake before your kitchen fills with the warm aroma of almonds and citrus.
Preparation tips
- Cut the rhubarb into even pieces, roughly the thickness of a finger, so every slice of cake contains juicy fruit rather than mush. Tossing the pieces lightly in a spoonful of the flour stops them sinking to the base during baking.
- Toast the flaked almonds briefly in a dry pan before scattering them over the batter. This deepens their flavour and guarantees a golden, crunchy crown that contrasts beautifully with the soft rhubarb and almond crumb.
- This cake keeps well for two to three days wrapped in baking paper, and the almond flavour actually improves overnight. Serve slightly warm with a spoonful of crème fraîche, or plain with a cup of tea in the afternoon.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace the self raising flour with a gluten-free baking blend plus an extra teaspoon of baking powder. The ground almonds already provide structure and moisture, so the crumb stays tender and the rhubarb remains the star.
- Festive winter variation: swap the orange for clementine zest and add a pinch of ground cardamom and cinnamon to the batter. Dusted with icing sugar and served with warm custard, it becomes a comforting Christmas dessert.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the golden caster sugar and flour directly into the mixing bowl for gram-precise results without extra washing up. [Precision Control]
- The TM7 grinds the whole almonds into a fine, even meal in seconds, giving the cake its characteristic moist and nutty crumb. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the butter, eggs and sugar takes just half a minute, producing a pale and homogeneous batter far faster than by hand. [Time Savings]
- Whipping the eggs with the butterfly whisk adds the air that lifts this rhubarb cake to a light, tender texture. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating melts the unsalted butter evenly in the bowl, so it blends seamlessly into the batter without a separate saucepan. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- rhubarb
- golden caster sugar
- almonds
- orange
- large eggs
- baking powder
- unsalted butter
- self-raising flour
- flaked almonds