Description
Flourless Orange Pistachio and Almond Cake is a moist, naturally gluten-free dessert made with whole oranges, ground almonds, and pistachios. It’s fragrant, nutty, and bursting with citrus flavor—perfect for special occasions or an elegant afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large oranges (preferably seedless)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups almond meal (ground almonds)
- 1/2 cup ground pistachios (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tsp baking powder (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan with parchment paper.
- Place whole oranges (unpeeled) in a pot, cover with water, and simmer for about 1 hour until soft. Drain and allow to cool.
- Cut oranges into quarters, remove any seeds, and blend (peel and all) into a smooth purée in a food processor.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Fold in the orange purée, almond meal, ground pistachios, baking powder, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly.
- Let cool completely in the pan, then transfer to a serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
- This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.
- Serve with Greek yogurt or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Ensure oranges are seedless or remove all seeds before blending to avoid bitterness.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: flourless cake, orange almond cake, pistachio cake, gluten free dessert, Mediterranean cake