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Flourless Orange Pistachio and Almond Cake

A moist, naturally gluten-free cake made with whole oranges, almonds, and pistachios — fragrant, nutty, and bursting with citrus flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Tea Cake
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium oranges seedless, washed
  • 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios
  • 1 cup almond flour or finely ground almonds
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • powdered sugar for garnish
  • crushed pistachios for garnish

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Springform pan

Method
 

  1. Boil oranges for 60 minutes until soft, drain, cool, and blend into purée.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a springform pan.
  3. Grind pistachios until fine; mix with almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Beat eggs and sugar until thick, then fold in orange purée, vanilla, and dry ingredients.
  5. Pour batter into pan and bake for 45–55 minutes, until set and golden.
  6. Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar and crushed pistachios.

Notes

Naturally gluten-free and fragrant with citrus, this Mediterranean-style cake is moist and rich with almond and pistachio flavor.