Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Flourless Orange Pistachio Almond Cake, a unique gluten-free dessert that combines the bright zest of whole oranges with the rich nuttiness of finely ground pistachios and almonds. This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a special celebration. Its moist texture and vibrant flavor profile make it an irresistible treat that everyone will love. With easy preparation steps, you’ll be able to impress your guests and enjoy every bite of this elegant dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized oranges
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 200 grams almond meal
- 100 grams shelled pistachios, finely ground
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oranges by boiling them in water for about 30 minutes until soft. Let them cool.
- Blend the cooled oranges (removing any seeds) into a smooth puree using a food processor.
- In the food processor, combine the orange puree with sugar, almond meal, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt; blend until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, then mix them into the orange-nut mixture until fully combined.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 126mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 139mg