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Whole Orange Cake – flourless Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
A delicious flourless cake made with whole oranges, almond meal, and eggs, offering a moist and flavorful dessert.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 2 medium oranges, fresh whole with rind on (600g total weight)
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder (gluten-free if required)
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 2 3/4 cups almond meal / ground almonds
  • 6 large eggs (at room temperature)

Instructions 

  • Boil oranges three times, draining after each boil, or for 40 minutes continuously. Cool and dice.
  • Puree oranges in a food processor until marmalade-like, then add almond meal, eggs, baking powder, and sugar. Blend briefly.
  • Pour batter into a greased 23cm cake pan and bake at 160°C (320°F) for 60 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely in the pan, then turn out onto a serving plate. Decorate as desired.

Notes

Use fresh oranges for the best flavor and ensure the cake is fully cooled before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: orange