Description
Flourless Orange Pistachio Cake brings Mediterranean sunshine right to your dessert plate, melting together zesty citrus and nutty richness in a gluten-free marvel that celebrates simple, delicious ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 whole oranges
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup ground pistachios
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
Leavening and Flavoring:
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Submerge two whole oranges in a pot of water. Boil them at medium-high heat for 30-40 minutes until they become extremely tender.
- Remove oranges from water and cool them completely for 15 minutes. Pulse the entire orange, including rind, in a food processor until achieving a smooth puree.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk 3 large eggs until they become light and frothy.
- Add 2 cups almond flour, the orange puree, ⅔ cup honey, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup ground pistachios to the eggs.
- Blend all ingredients thoroughly until your batter reaches a consistent, smooth texture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center. The toothpick should emerge clean.
- Remove cake from oven and let it cool completely for 30 minutes on a wire rack.
- Prepare the glaze by combining 2 tablespoons honey and ½ cup fresh orange juice in a small saucepan.
- Warm the glaze over low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Drizzle the warm glaze evenly over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Boil oranges whole to soften them completely, which helps create a smoother, more integrated citrus flavor in the cake.
- Ensure pistachios are finely chopped so they distribute evenly and don’t sink to the bottom during baking.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil to grease the pan instead of butter, which maintains the recipe’s gluten-free and allergen-friendly profile.
- Check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center – it should come out clean, with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg