Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Flourless Orange Pistachio Cake, a gluten-free dessert that perfectly marries the zesty brightness of fresh oranges with the nutty richness of ground pistachios. This moist, flourless cake is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, thanks to its glossy honey-orange glaze. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this cake is sure to impress. Made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour and sweetened naturally with honey, it’s a guilt-free dessert option anyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 whole oranges
- ⅔ cup honey
- 3 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup ground pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the glaze: 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Rinse and simmer whole oranges in water for an hour until tender. Drain and blend until smooth.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine blended oranges, honey, eggs, almond flour, ground pistachios, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about an hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, heat honey and orange juice in a pot until reduced by half; cool before applying to the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg