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Flourless Orange Cake Recipe

Flourless Orange Cake Recipe


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  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Delightful Flourless Orange Cake brings Mediterranean sunshine onto your plate with intense citrus flavor and almond-rich texture. Packed with wholesome ingredients and elegant simplicity, this gluten-free dessert promises pure pleasure for discerning palates seeking memorable sweet experiences.


Ingredients

Scale

Fruit:

  • 2 large oranges

Protein:

  • 6 large eggs

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 1/3 cups almond meal (ground almonds)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Optional Garnish:

  • powdered sugar for dusting
  • orange slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Gently simmer whole oranges in water for 1.5 hours until extremely soft, then drain and allow complete cooling.
  2. Heat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing and lining the base with parchment paper.
  3. Quarter the cooled oranges, removing any seeds, then pulverize in a food processor until creating a smooth, uniform puree.
  4. Vigorously whisk eggs and sugar until thoroughly integrated, then fold in orange puree, almond meal, and baking powder, mixing until achieving a consistent texture.
  5. Transfer batter into prepared pan, ensuring even distribution, and bake for 50-60 minutes. Monitor cake color; if top browns rapidly, shield with aluminum foil during second half of cooking.
  6. Allow cake to cool completely within the pan, then carefully unmold onto a decorative serving plate.
  7. Enhance presentation by delicately dusting with powdered sugar and optionally garnishing with fresh orange slices for an elegant touch.

Notes

  • Softening Oranges: Boiling whole oranges helps break down fibers, creating a smoother, more intense citrus flavor without bitter peel notes.
  • Almond Meal Alternatives: Swap almond meal with ground sunflower seeds or coconut flour for nut-free versions, keeping cake’s moist texture intact.
  • Moisture Management: Watch cake closely during baking to prevent over-browning; aluminum foil tent protects surface while ensuring even internal cooking.
  • Dietary Adaptations: Replace sugar with coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener for lower glycemic index, maintaining cake’s natural sweetness and light consistency.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 186mg