Flourless Orange, Pistachio, and Almond Cake: A Zesty Delight
This Flourless Orange, Pistachio, and Almond Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the zesty flavor of oranges with the nutty goodness of pistachios and almonds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large oranges
- 1 cup pistachios, shelled
- 1 cup almonds, ground
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the oranges in a pot of water for about 2 hours until soft.
- Drain and cool the oranges, then chop them roughly.
- In a food processor, blend the chopped oranges with the pistachios, ground almonds, and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and baking powder and blend again until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free dessert, ensure that all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- This cake pairs well with a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Flourless Orange, Pistachio, Almond Cake, gluten-free dessert, zesty cake