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Flourless orange cake

Flourless orange cake
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This flourless orange cake is a naturally gluten-free dessert bursting with bright citrus flavor and a moist, dense texture. Made with fresh whole oranges, ground almonds, eggs, and a touch of sugar and baking powder, it combines simplicity and elegance. Perfect for any occasion, it pairs wonderfully with coffee, tea, or whipped cream, and is easily customizable with spices, different nuts, or chocolate.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 whole fresh ripe oranges (including peel)
  • 2 cups ground almonds or almond flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Oranges: Wash the oranges thoroughly. Place them whole in a pot of boiling water and simmer for about an hour to soften the peel and reduce bitterness. Once cooled, cut them up, remove any seeds, and blend into a smooth puree.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground almonds, baking powder, and sugar to create the dry base for the cake.
  3. Add Eggs and Orange Puree: Lightly beat the eggs, then add them along with the orange puree to the dry ingredients. Stir the mixture until fully combined into a smooth batter.
  4. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased or lined round cake pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  5. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan to set the texture, making slicing clean and effortless.

Notes

  • Use organic oranges to avoid pesticide residues on the peel.
  • Boil the oranges to reduce any bitterness and soften the skin for a smoother puree.
  • Measure the ground almonds carefully to avoid a dry cake.
  • Monitor baking time closely near the end to prevent overbaking.
  • Let the cake cool fully to achieve the signature moist and fudgy texture.

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Keywords: flourless orange cake, gluten-free dessert, citrus cake, almond flour cake, orange zest cake

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