Flourless Orange, Pistachio, and Almond Cake
Savor the delightful combination of citrus and nuts with our Flourless Orange, Pistachio, and Almond Cake. This moist, gluten-free dessert features a vibrant flavor profile from whole oranges paired with the rich nuttiness of almond meal and ground pistachios. Perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to elegant celebrations, this cake is not only easy to prepare but also provides a unique texture that will impress your guests. Serve it alone or elevate it with yogurt or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium oranges (about 400 g)
- 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) and line a springform pan with parchment paper.
- Boil the oranges in water for about 60 minutes, then cool, remove seeds, and puree until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until pale; add the 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 bake for 50–60 minutes or until set.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg