Orange, Pistachio & Almond Grain-Free Cake Recipe
This moist and flavorful Orange, Pistachio & Almond Cake is a grain-free delight packed with vibrant citrus and nutty goodness. Using whole simmered oranges blended into a puree, combined with ground pistachios and almond flour, this cake offers a unique texture and rich taste. Finished with a homemade orange-honey glaze and optional dried orange slices topping, it’s perfect for those seeking a naturally sweet, gluten-free dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 oranges
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup honey
- 1 cup ground pistachios
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Topping
- 1 orange (for dried slices, optional)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Simmer the Oranges: Rinse the oranges thoroughly and place them whole in a pot. Cover with water and simmer on low heat for 1 hour until soft.
- Prepare Orange Puree: Drain the oranges and transfer them to a blender. Blend for about 1 minute until you achieve a smooth puree consistency.
- Grind Pistachios: Place pistachios in a coffee grinder or food processor and grind until finely powdered with no large chunks remaining.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a loose-bottom cake pan to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the orange puree, eggs, honey, ground pistachios, almond flour, vanilla extract, and baking soda until fully incorporated. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan.
- Bake the Cake: Bake for 1 hour, covering with tin foil if the top browns too quickly. The cake is done when a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare Orange-Honey Glaze: While baking, combine 1/2 cup orange juice and 2 tbsp honey in a small pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the liquid reduces by half. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Glaze and Finish: Once the cake is out of the oven, brush the orange-honey glaze evenly over the cake surface. Top with dried orange slices if desired. Run a knife around the edges before unclasping the cake pan ring.
Notes
- If making dried orange slices at home, wash an orange and thinly slice it (no thicker than 0.5 cm). Place slices on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 150°C for 1 hour, flipping halfway to prevent burning.
