Description
A delightful gluten-free dessert that combines the bright flavors of oranges and the nutty goodness of pistachios, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large oranges
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups finely ground pistachios
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the oranges in a pot of water for about 30 minutes until soft, then drain and cool.
- Blend the cooled oranges into a smooth puree.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar together until pale and creamy.
- Fold in the orange puree gently.
- Stir in the pistachios and almond flour until evenly distributed.
- Mix in the baking powder until combined.
- Grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until set and golden.
- Make the honey orange syrup by warming orange juice and honey until dissolved.
- Brush the warm syrup over the cooled cake.
Notes
Serve with powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream; also pairs well with candied orange slices or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: flourless, orange cake, pistachio cake, gluten-free dessert, citrus cake