Description
This Whole Orange Cake is a delightful flourless dessert that bursts with citrus flavor. Made with whole oranges, almond flour, and eggs, this gluten-free cake is moist and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 medium oranges (seedless, preferably organic)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour (finely ground almonds)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oranges: Place whole oranges in a pot of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Drain and let them cool completely. Once cool, cut the oranges into chunks (with peel) and remove any seeds.
- Blend the Oranges: Blend the entire oranges in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Fold in the orange purée, almond flour, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For a more intense citrus flavor, you can add the zest of 1 lemon to the batter.
- This cake gets even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
