Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Flourless Orange, Pistachio, and Almond Cake. This Mediterranean-inspired dessert is moist, gluten-free, and bursting with citrus and nutty goodness.
Ingredients
Oranges:
2 large oranges (preferably seedless)
Eggs:
6 large eggs
Sugar:
1 cup granulated sugar
Almond Meal:
2 cups almond meal (finely ground almonds)
Pistachios:
1/2 cup shelled unsalted pistachios finely ground
Baking Powder:
1 teaspoon (gluten-free if needed)
Cardamom:
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
Salt:
1/4 teaspoon
Garnish:
powdered sugar and chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Boil and Puree Oranges: Boil whole oranges for 1 hour, cool, remove seeds, and blend into a puree.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment.
- Mix Batter: Beat eggs and sugar, then add orange puree, almond meal, pistachios, baking powder, cardamom, and salt.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan, then transfer to a rack. Dust with powdered sugar and pistachios before serving.
Notes
- This cake is naturally gluten-free and stays moist from the boiled oranges.
- Enhance with Greek yogurt or whipped cream for added richness.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour boiling time)
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
