Orange Almond Cake Gluten Free
This Orange Almond Cake is a gluten-free dessert that boasts a rich, moist texture and vibrant citrus flavour. Made with whole oranges and almond meal, it offers a delightful combination of nutty and fruity tastes. Perfect for those looking for a simple yet satisfying cake, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious result.
Equipment
- cake tin
- baking paper
- foil
- food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 2 oranges about 400g total
- 5 eggs
- 200 g caster sugar
- 230 g almond meal
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup almond flakes
- 1 tablespoon icing sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170C and line a cake tin with butter and baking paper.
- Poke holes in the oranges and boil for 10 minutes. I boiled them in the microwave by adding them to a bowl, filling it up with water and microwaving for 10 minutes. Once the oranges are soft, remove them from the water and cut up into chunks. Remove any seeds and if you want them to cool down quickly place them in the fridge.
- Once the oranges are cooled (a little warm is okay), add them to a blender or food processor and blend into a smooth consistency.
- Add the eggs and sugar to the blender/food processor and blend for further 30 - 60 seconds then add the almond meal and baking powder and blend for another 30 seconds.
- Pour the mixture into the cake tin and bake for 45 - 55 minutes. Check half way through to make sure the top isn't getting too brown. You may need to cover it with some foil half way through to ensure the top doesn't burn whilst the middle of the cake continues to cook. It is ready when a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool then top off with the almond flakes and some dusted sugar and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 148IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 1mg
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