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Flourless Orange and Almond Cake

Flourless Orange and Almond Cake

This Flourless Orange and Almond Cake is a vibrant, gluten-free dessert bursting with citrus flavor and nutty almond goodness. It's easy to make and perfect for any occasion, making it a must-try for your next gathering!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 orange
  • 3 eggs
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups almond meal
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 orange sliced for decoration
  • ¼ cup raw almonds chopped for garnish
  • edible flowers optional, for decoration

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Food Processor
  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Oven
  • Chef's Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Peeler
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Put the whole orange in a small saucepan with cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer for an hour. Remove the orange and let it cool.
  2. Preheat the oven to 340ºF (170ºC) and prepare a loaf pan by buttering and lining it.
  3. Break the cooled orange into pieces and blitz in a food processor until you get a rough pulp.
  4. Add the eggs to the orange puree and blend gently to combine.
  5. Incorporate the brown sugar, almond meal, lemon juice, and baking powder. Blend until well combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, cover with foil, and bake for 40 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before inverting onto a plate and decorating.

Notes

  • Almond meal: Also known as almond flour, it's easy to find in stores.
  • Baking powder: Make sure it's gluten-free if necessary.
  • Topping options: Consider alternatives like shaved chocolate, candied lemon slices, or a dusting of icing sugar.
  • Presentation: Decorate with fresh blueberries or lemon zest for added color.
  • Plain option: Sometimes, just leaving it plain is the best.