Flourless Orange, Pistachio, and Almond Cake

This Flourless Orange, Pistachio, and Almond Cake is a moist and fragrant dessert that beautifully combines the rich flavors of pistachios and almonds with the bright, zesty tang of whole oranges. Topped with a sweet and refreshing orange glaze, it’s a perfect dessert for any occasion, especially those seeking a gluten-free or grain-free option. 

Ingredients:
For the Cake:

• 2 whole oranges

• 3 large eggs

• 2/3 cup honey

• 1 cup ground pistachios

• 2 cups almond flour

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

For the Glaze:

• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice

• 2 tablespoons honey

Directions:

1. Prepare the Oranges:
   Rinse the oranges and place them in a pot. Cover with water and simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
   After 1 hour, drain the oranges and transfer them to a blender. Blend until smooth to form a puree.

2. Make the Cake Batter:
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform cake pan.
   In a large bowl, combine the orange puree, eggs, honey, ground pistachios, almond flour, vanilla extract, and baking soda. Mix until well combined.

3. Bake the Cake:
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover the cake with foil. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

4. Prepare the Glaze:
   While the cake is baking, combine the fresh orange juice and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half. Remove from heat and set aside.

5. Glaze the Cake:
   Once the cake is done and has cooled slightly, brush the orange and honey glaze over the entire surface of the cake. Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan and serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

• Calories: Approximately 350 kcal

• Protein: 10 g

• Fat: 25 g

• Carbohydrates: 30 g

• Fiber: 5 g

• Sugar: 20 g

• Sodium: 50 mg

• Cholesterol: 70 mg

• Potassium: 300 mg

• Calcium: 50 mg

• Iron: 2 mg