Perfect Flourless Orange Cake

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Ingredients

  • 2 whole oranges with peel
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 pinch saffron powder (optional)
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/4 cups finely ground almonds (almond meal)
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped candied orange peel (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the oranges in a large saucepan, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and boil for 2 hours over medium heat. Check occasionally to make sure they do not boil dry. Allow the oranges to cool, then cut them open and remove the seeds. Process in a blender or food processor to a coarse pulp.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Thoroughly grease a 10-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together using an electric mixer until thick and pale, about 10 minutes. Mix in baking powder and saffron (optional). Stir in the pureed oranges. Gently fold in almond meal and candied orange peel (optional); pour batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake until a small knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Allow the cake to cool in the pan. Tap out onto a serving plate when cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

368 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.2g 14% DV
Total Fat 14.1g 18% DV
Carbs 60.6g 22% DV
Fiber 3.2g 11% DV
Sugar 28.6g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2721.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 363.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 7.4mg 8% DV
Calcium 1595.5mg 100% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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