Directions

Candied Mandarin Orange Slices

Slice the orange in half widthwise then slice in half lengthwise and cut 1/8 inch half moons.

Bring one the water and sugar to a simmer in a large sauce pan or

skillet add the orange slices and 2 whole star anise. Simmer over medium-low to medium, stirring gently, often for 45 minutes. 

Using kitchen tweezers or a slotted spoon, place on the wired rack, on the baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 175F and place the baking sheet in the center of oven. Leave inside the oven 2-3 hours until nicely dehydrated. 

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Bundt Cake

Preheat oven to 325F and Butter & flour the bundt pan.

Combine the flour, baking soda & powder and salt in a bowl and whisk, set aside. In a large mixing bowl cream the butter and sugar over medium speed for 2 minutes. Scrape the sides and bottom, mix in the vanilla, then the eggs one at a time. On low speed, alternately add the dry and wet ingredients beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. About 15-20 seconds. Don't over-mix.

Add the batter to the pan and smooth out the top. Bake in the center of oven until a cake tester comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Prepare the syrup and glaze while cake is baking.  

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Orange Glaze

Add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Place 1/4 cup of the glaze in a separate bowl and set aside.  

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Let cake cool 15-20 minutes and turn out onto a wire rack over a baking sheet. Using a skewer poke holes all over the top of and brush the cake with the glaze. Place the cake onto a plate or cake stand. Toss the toasted almonds in the reserved glaze and arrange on top of the cake with the candied orange slices. Serve with Amaretto liqueur shots to drizzle over slices. 

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