Marzipan orange muffins

Directions
Preparation:30min  ›  Cook:20min  ›  Ready in:50min 

1. Use 2 × 12-hole muffin pans; line with paper cases. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Beat the marzipan, eggs and butter with a wooden spoon until smooth. Gradually mix in the buttermilk, sugar, orange zest and liqueur with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy.
3. Sift flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Add marzipan mixture; stir until just combined.
4. Peel orange very thickly so that white pith is removed. Segment the orange and halve the segments.
5. Place 1 tsp of mixture in each paper case and place a halved orange segment on top. Add more mixture until cases are two-thirds full. Sprinkle with flaked almonds.
6. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown. Place pans on a wire rack; leave muffins to cool.

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