Description
This Flourless Orange Pistachio Cake is a delightful gluten-free dessert that combines the fresh flavors of oranges and the nuttiness of pistachios. The moist and flavorful cake is topped with a sweet honey-orange glaze for the perfect finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake 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
Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Prep the Oranges: Boil the whole oranges until soft, then blend them into a puree.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine almond flour, orange puree, honey, eggs, baking soda, pistachios, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Bake: Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake at 350°F for about 40-45 minutes.
- Make Glaze: Mix honey and orange juice in a saucepan, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- This cake is best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
- You can garnish with additional pistachios or orange zest for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg