Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Flourless Orange, Pistachio, and Almond Cake—a moist, gluten-free dessert that perfectly balances the bright citrus essence of oranges with the rich nuttiness of almonds and pistachios. This cake is not only simple to prepare but also impresses at any gathering, making it an ideal choice for both casual family dinners and festive celebrations. With its tender crumb and unique flavor profile, this cake stands out as a delicious treat that everyone will love. Enjoy it plain or elevate it with yogurt or whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium oranges, about 400g, boiled and pureed
- 150g almond meal
- 100g shelled pistachios, finely ground
- 6 large eggs
- 200g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Line the base of a 23 cm (9 inch) springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- Boil the oranges in water for 60 minutes. Drain, cool, remove seeds, and puree until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until pale. Stir in orange puree.
- In another bowl, combine almond meal, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt. Fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until set; test doneness with a skewer.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg