Description
This Nigella Whole Orange Cake is a delightful gluten-free dessert that celebrates the natural sweetness of oranges. Made with whole boiled oranges and almond flour, this moist and flavorful cake is a Mediterranean-inspired treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 large oranges (about 1 pound total)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/3 cups almond flour (finely ground almonds)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Oranges: Boil whole oranges until very soft, then blend into a purée.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven, grease and line a springform pan.
- Mix Batter: Beat eggs and sugar, fold in orange purée, almond flour, and baking powder.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake until done.
- Finish: Cool, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Notes
- This cake is naturally gluten-free and stays moist for days.
- For a touch of spice, add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom or cinnamon.
- Pairs beautifully with whipped cream or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus cooling time)
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
