Description
This Flourless Orange Pistachio Almond Cake is a moist, gluten-free dessert bursting with the vibrant flavor of whole oranges and the rich, nutty taste of pistachios and almonds. Perfect for any occasion, it’s both elegant and naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized oranges (about 350 grams total)
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 200 grams almond meal (finely ground almonds)
- 100 grams shelled pistachios, finely ground
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: additional crushed pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Wash the oranges thoroughly and place them in a pot with enough water to cover. Boil for about 30 minutes until soft, then let cool.
- Cut the oranges in half, remove any seeds, and blend the whole oranges (peel included) into a smooth puree using a food processor.
- Add the sugar, almond meal, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt to the processor. Blend until well combined.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Gradually mix in the orange-nut mixture until fully incorporated into a smooth batter.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with crushed pistachios before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter after adding eggs to maintain a light texture.
- Use room temperature eggs for best results.
- Toast pistachios before grinding for deeper flavor.
- Can be stored at room temperature for 3 days, or refrigerated for up to 1 week.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months when wrapped properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Flourless orange cake, gluten-free almond cake, pistachio dessert, citrus cake, Mediterranean dessert