Description
This gluten-free almond flour orange pistachio cake is made with whole blended oranges, honey, and pistachios, then finished with a fragrant orange glaze. Moist, nutty, and naturally sweetened—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake:
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
Glaze:
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup fresh orange juice
Instructions
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Rinse oranges and boil in a pot of water for 1 hour. Drain and cool.
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Blend whole oranges (including peel) until smooth.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
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In a large bowl, combine orange purée, honey, eggs, almond flour, ground pistachios, baking soda, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
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Pour batter into pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover with foil if browning too fast.
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For glaze, boil honey and orange juice until reduced by half. Let cool.
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Brush glaze over warm cake and let cool completely before removing from pan.
Notes
- The cake will become more flavorful the next day.
- For extra garnish, top with chopped pistachios or orange zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
