Description
Flourless Orange, Pistachio, and Almond Cake is a delightful dessert that brings together the zesty brightness of oranges with the rich flavors of almonds and pistachios. This moist and gluten-free cake is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to special celebrations. Boiling the oranges intensifies their flavor, resulting in a tender crumb that radiates citrus aroma. Its stunning presentation, adorned with vibrant colors of orange and green, makes it a showstopper on any dessert table. Whether you enjoy it plain or with a dollop of yogurt or whipped cream, this cake promises to satisfy your sweet cravings with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium oranges (about 400 g), boiled and pureed
- 150 g almond meal
- 100 g shelled pistachios, finely ground
- 6 large eggs
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Line a 23 cm (9 inch) springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- Boil the oranges in water for 60 minutes. Drain, cool, remove seeds, and puree until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and thickened. Stir in the orange puree.
- In another bowl, mix almond meal, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt. Fold this into the egg mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until set.
- Cool in the pan for 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: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 186mg