Description
A nutty gluten-free delight combining zesty oranges and rich pistachios for a moist, flavorful cake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 whole oranges
- ⅔ cup honey
- 3 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup ground pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons honey (for the glaze)
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Prepare the oranges: Rinse your oranges and simmer them in water for one hour to soften them.
- Blend the oranges: Once cooked, drain and blend the oranges until smooth.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine the blended oranges with honey, eggs, almond flour, ground pistachios, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Mix until completely smooth.
- Bake the cake: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for approximately one hour, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: In a pot, combine honey and fresh orange juice. Bring to boiling, then reduce to simmer until it’s halved. Let it cool.
- Finish the cake: Once the cake is cooled, glaze it with the honey-orange mixture before serving.
Notes
Serve with powdered sugar and fresh orange zest or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added luxury.