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Flourless Orange Cake

Intensely Citrusy Flourless Orange Cake


  • Author: Louna
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This moist, zesty Flourless Orange Cake made with whole oranges and almond flour is a simple, gluten-free dessert that’s bursting with citrus flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 2 whole oranges (medium-sized, washed)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups (150g) almond flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (or adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Boil the Oranges:

– Start by placing the whole oranges (skin, pith, and all) into a pot of water. Bring it to a boil and let the oranges cook for about 1 hour. This softens the peel and enhances the flavor.

– Once boiled, remove the oranges from the water and allow them to cool down.

2. Blend the Oranges:

– Cut the cooled oranges in half and remove any seeds. Then, place them in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Set the orange purée aside.

3. Prepare the Cake Batter:

– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round 9-inch cake pan with a bit of butter or non-stick spray.

– In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will give the cake a nice texture.

– Add in the orange purée, vanilla extract, almond flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until everything is well combined.

4. Bake the Cake:

– Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.

– Bake for about 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

– Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. Serve:

– Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar or garnish with fresh whipped cream and orange slices, if desired.

– Slice and enjoy!

Notes

– If you prefer a sweeter cake, you can adjust the sugar to your taste or substitute with honey or maple syrup.

– For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter.

– If you’re looking to make it dairy-free, you can substitute butter with coconut oil.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert, Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the cake)
  • Calories: 250-280 kcal
  • Sugar: 22-25g
  • Sodium: 15-20mg
  • Fat: 18-20g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5-2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14-16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22-25g
  • Fiber: 4-5g
  • Protein: 6-7g
  • Cholesterol: 55-60mg