Description
Flourless Orange Cake is a gluten-free dessert that combines whole oranges with almond meal to deliver an intense citrus flavor and moist texture. Perfect for any occasion, it’s naturally dairy-free and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- 2 medium or large oranges
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup (220g) caster sugar
- 2 ⅓ cups (250g) almond meal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Oranges: Place whole oranges in a saucepan, cover with water, and simmer for 1-2 hours until soft. Drain and cool.
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 160°C (320°F). Grease and line a 20 cm (8-inch) round cake tin.
- Process Oranges: Quarter cooled oranges, remove seeds, and puree in a food processor.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until combined. Stir in orange puree and vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Mix almond meal and baking powder in a separate bowl, then fold into the orange mixture.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared tin. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow cake to cool in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Boil oranges ahead of time for convenience.
- Add slivered almonds or a citrus glaze for variation.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (excluding orange boiling time)
- Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (includes orange boiling and baking time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
