Description
A moist, fragrant flourless orange pistachio cake made with whole oranges, ground pistachios, and almonds naturally gluten-free and full of citrus flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium oranges
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups ground pistachios
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cardamom (optional)
- Powdered sugar, chopped pistachios, or orange zest for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Place whole oranges (unpeeled) in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 hour, then drain and cool completely.
- 2. Cut the oranges into pieces, remove any seeds, and blend into a smooth purée.
- 3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and grease lightly.
- 4. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- 5. Add the orange purée and mix well.
- 6. Stir in ground pistachios, almond flour, baking powder, and cardamom (if using) until fully combined.
- 7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- 8. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with chopped pistachios or extra orange zest before serving.
Notes
- This cake is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and wonderfully moist thanks to the orange purée.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with a light orange syrup made from orange juice and honey.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Pairs beautifully with Greek yogurt, whipped coconut cream, or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: flourless cake, orange pistachio cake, gluten free dessert, citrus cake, almond flour cake