Description
Indulge in the moist and flavorful Flourless Orange, Pistachio, and Almond Cake. This gluten-free dessert is bursting with citrusy goodness and nutty richness, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Oranges:
2 large oranges (preferably seedless)
Eggs:
6 large eggs
Sugar:
1 cup granulated sugar
Almond Meal:
2 cups almond meal (or finely ground almonds)
Pistachios:
1/2 cup finely ground pistachios (plus extra for garnish)
Baking Powder:
1 teaspoon (gluten-free if needed)
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Powdered Sugar:
for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Oranges: Simmer oranges in water until soft, puree whole oranges.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven, grease and line pan.
- Mix Batter: Whisk eggs and sugar, fold in orange puree, almond meal, pistachios, baking powder, and salt.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, bake until golden and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Cool, dust with powdered sugar, garnish with pistachios, and serve.
Notes
- This cake is naturally gluten-free and incredibly moist due to the whole oranges.
- It can be made a day ahead and tends to taste even better the next day.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
