Flourless Orange Pistachio Almond Cake Recipe
A moist and flavorful Flourless Orange Pistachio Almond Cake combining whole boiled oranges with ground almonds and pistachios for a naturally sweet, dense, and gluten-free dessert perfect for citrus and nut lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits & Nuts
- 2 medium-sized oranges (about 350 grams total)
- 200 grams almond meal (finely ground almonds)
- 100 grams shelled pistachios, finely ground
Dry Ingredients
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Other
- 6 large eggs
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: additional crushed pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Oranges: 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 to room temperature.
- Puree Oranges: Cut the cooled oranges in half, remove any seeds, and blend the whole oranges (including peel) into a smooth puree using a food processor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients with Puree: Add the sugar, almond meal, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt to the orange puree in the food processor. Blend until well combined and smooth.
- Whisk Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy and slightly thickened, to incorporate air for a lighter texture.
- Mix Batter: Gradually fold the orange-nut mixture into the whisked eggs until fully incorporated into a smooth batter.
- Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
- Garnish and Serve: Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar and sprinkle with additional crushed pistachios as garnish if desired before serving.
Notes
- Boiling the whole oranges softens the peel and reduces bitterness, resulting in a deeply flavored cake.
- Using almond meal and pistachios makes this cake naturally gluten-free and nutty in texture.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Optional garnishes add nice texture and visual appeal.
Keywords: Flourless cake, orange cake, pistachio cake, almond cake, gluten-free dessert, citrus cake, nut cake
