4 fresh mint sprigs
2 oranges, peeled and sliced
1 tbsp julienned orange peel
275²µ/9¾´Ç³ú plain flour, plus extra for dusting
½ tsp almond extract
1½ tsp baking powder
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú caster sugar
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú caster sugar
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú flaked almonds, toasted
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú ground almonds
25g/1oz icing sugar, to sprinkle
250g/9oz marzipan
1 tsp vanilla extract
225g/8oz butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing
4 free-range eggs, beaten
100ml/3½fl oz soured cream