Description
Flourless Orange Pistachio Cake is a moist, aromatic, and naturally gluten-free dessert made with whole oranges, ground pistachios, and almonds. Bursting with citrus flavor and nutty richness, it’s an elegant cake that’s both simple and sophisticated — perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 medium oranges (about 400g total)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups ground pistachios
- 1 cup almond flour (or ground almonds)
- 1 tsp baking powder (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar or crushed pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Oranges: Place whole oranges (unpeeled) in a pot of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 40 minutes until soft. Drain and cool. Cut open, remove any seeds, and blend the oranges (with peel) into a smooth purée.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Make the Batter: In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Stir in orange purée, vanilla extract, ground pistachios, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool completely in the pan, then transfer to a serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
- This cake improves in flavor after resting for a day — store covered at room temperature.
- For extra citrus depth, add zest of one lemon to the batter.
- Serve with Greek yogurt, whipped cream, or a drizzle of honey.
- To make it dairy-free, ensure baking powder and toppings are free of milk derivatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean