Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Flourless Orange, Pistachio, and Almond Cake. Bursting with citrusy orange, nutty almond, and earthy pistachio, this gluten-free dessert is a Mediterranean delight that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 large oranges (preferably seedless)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups almond flour
- ½ cup ground pistachios (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (gluten-free if needed)
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oranges: Boil whole oranges until soft, then blend into a purée.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix the Batter: Beat eggs and sugar, then fold in orange purée, almond flour, pistachios, baking powder, cardamom, and salt.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 50–60 minutes until done.
- Cool and Serve: Cool the cake, dust with powdered sugar, garnish with pistachios, and serve.
Notes
- This cake improves in flavor after resting overnight.
- Can be enjoyed plain or with whipped cream or Greek yogurt.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
