Description
This flourless orange cake combines ground almonds and pistachios with whole boiled oranges for a rich, moist texture and intense citrus flavor. Naturally gluten-free and perfect for elegant entertaining or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium oranges (seedless, preferably organic)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups almond meal (ground almonds)
- 1/2 cup finely ground pistachios (unsalted, shelled)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Chopped pistachios or orange zest, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the oranges (whole, with peel) in a saucepan, cover with water, and boil for 1 hour, topping up water as needed. Drain and cool.
- Cut the oranges into chunks and remove any seeds. Blend into a smooth puree (including the peel).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Fold in the orange puree, almond meal, ground pistachios, baking powder, cardamom (if using), and salt.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely in the pan, then remove and dust with powdered sugar. Garnish with chopped pistachios or orange zest if desired.
Notes
- Can be made a day ahead — flavors deepen overnight.
- Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Serve with Greek yogurt, whipped cream, or a citrus glaze.
- To make nut-free: not recommended, but try with sunflower seed meal and omit pistachios (flavor will vary).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour boiling)
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 105mg