How about a super creamy, dense and moist orange cake? It’s always a good idea, this cake is a mix between a whole orange cake and an almond cake, as it doesn’t contain flour so it’s gluten-free and I have to admit that the combination is wonderful.
I really like this kind of fruit cake, since every part of the orange is used, from the juicy flesh to the fragrant zest, which lends a subtle bitterness that perfectly balances its sweetness. The result is a cake with a bright citrus flavor and a moist, dense texture that’s ideal for dessert or an afternoon treat.
The cake itself takes a little time to prepare because you have to cook the oranges slowly for about 2 hours until they’re super tender, but apart from that it’s a simple cake and the end result is divine with a moist, creamy texture and an intense bittersweet orange flavor, super recommended, let’s get to the recipe!
Flourless Whole Orange Cake
A Flourless Whole Orange Cake is a moist and zesty cake made by blending whole oranges, including the peel, with eggs and sugar for a vibrant flavor and color. This gluten-free treat is perfect for citrus lovers, offering a unique combination of sweetness and tang in every bite.
Ingredients
- Orange – 2 medium
- Eggs – 6
- Sugar – 265gr
- Almond Flour – 250gr (or finely ground almonds)
- Baking Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla – 1 teaspoon
- Almonds – For Sprinkling (Rolled)
- Powdered Sugar – To sprinkle (Optional)
Directions
- Start by putting the oranges in a small saucepan with water until the oranges are covered, bring to the boil over a high heat, then turn down to a simmer and leave it to cook slowly for about 2 hours.
- When the 2 hours have passed, preheat the oven to 180ºC and prepare a baking tray lined with non-stick paper.
- Take the oranges out of the water and remove only the stalks. Put them in a blender, with the peel, seeds and everything, and blend until you have a very smooth puree, leave to cool, do not add the hot oranges to the mixture.
- In a bowl, whisk the sugar with the eggs until smooth, then add the orange puree, followed by the vanilla extract and whisk well again.
- Finally add the almond flour sifted with the baking powder, mix without beating until the dough is very smooth.
- Pour the batter into the tin lined with non-stick paper and sprinkle the top with sliced almonds. Place in the oven and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour until well done.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool a little before unmolding, you can also serve sprinkled with icing sugar, bon appetit.
I also sprinkled with sliced almonds and powdered sugar, but you can add orange marmalade or a orange glaze if you want a even more intense orange flavour.
This recipe for Flourless Whole Orange Cake was originally created on BakeAfter.com. Esta receita de Bolo sem Farinha de Laranjas e Amêndoas foi publicada em português no Iguaria.com.
Nutrition
2829 calories; 148 g fat; 354 g carbohydrates; 62 g protein.Did you try this recipe?
Let me know how it turned out for you! What kind of fruit cakes do you like? Leave a comment below ;D
2 comments
This looks absolutely yummy and with low calories, thank you.
Yes this is a lovely cake, with a very intense flavour and less lower calories, i would never call a cake low calories hehehe.