Flourless Whole Orange Almond Cake
This incredibly moist and fragrant flourless cake uses whole boiled oranges to achieve an intense citrus flavor and a unique, fudgy texture. Naturally gluten-free and made with almond meal, it is a sophisticated yet simple dessert that pairs perfectly with a dollop of cream or a dusting of sugar.
Servings12 Portions
Prep Time5 Mins
Cook Time90 Mins
Difficulty
Intermediate
Ingredients
12
- medium oranges, fresh whole with rind on - any type2
- almond meal / ground almonds0.5 cup
- large eggs6
- white sugar0.3 cup
- baking powder0.3 tsp
- icing sugar1 tbsp
Step-by-Step Instructions
01
Prepare the oranges: Place the whole oranges in a large pot and cover them completely with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
02
Boil and drain: Boil the oranges for 10 minutes, then drain the water. Repeat this process two more times, using fresh cold water each time, for a total of three 10-minute boils. This removes the bitterness from the orange pith. Alternatively, you can boil them once for 40 minutes without draining, but keep a close eye on the water level.
03
Cool and chop: Rinse the boiled oranges under cold water. Once they are cool enough to handle, slice them into 1cm (1/4") rounds and then dice them, carefully removing any seeds. Allow the diced oranges to cool completely before proceeding.
04
Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) or 140°C for fan-forced ovens. Grease a 23cm (9") round cake pan and line the base and sides with parchment paper.
05
Puree the oranges: Place the cooled, chopped oranges into a food processor. Pulse in 10-second bursts, scraping down the sides as needed, until you reach a thick, marmalade-like consistency. It should be mostly smooth with a few small bits of rind remaining.
