Flourless Orange Almond Cake

An airy, melt-in-the-mouth cake featuring a harmonious blend of almond and coconut flours, offering a rich and velvety texture that remains naturally gluten-free. The vibrant citrus aroma of fresh oranges pairs beautifully with the depth of almonds and premium olive oil, resulting in an elegant dessert ideal for a refined afternoon tea or a light, festive finale.

Prep: 15 min
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Medium

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Instructions

Servings:8

1Heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place baking paper in a 900 gram English cake pan.
2In a medium bowl, mix the almond flour, coconut flour, cane sugar and baking powder.
3Mix the dry ingredients well and set aside.
4In a separate jug, whisk the eggs, olive oil, orange juice, orange peel and almond extract until the mixture is uniform.
5Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture gradually while mixing until the dough is smooth.
6Pour the dough into the prepared pan.
7Bake for 15 minutes, then cover the top with foil and continue baking for another 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out dry.
8Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack before placing the frosting.
9In a small bowl, mix the powdered coconut sugar with orange juice until the mixture is smooth, and adjust the consistency as needed.
10Create a coating on the prepared cake and decorate with orange slices if desired before serving.

Ingredients

2 cups almond flour (475 grams) - ensure gluten-free label
1/4 cup coconut flour (30 grams) - ensure gluten-free label
1 tablespoon baking powder (12 grams)
3/4 cup cane sugar (150 grams)
5 large eggs - contains eggs
1/2 cup olive oil (118 ml)
1/2 cup orange juice (118 ml)
1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest (10 grams)
2 teaspoons almond extract (8 grams) - ensure nut-free label

Nutrition

Calories: 512
Protein: 10.6g
Carbs: 74.8g
Sugar: 27.3g

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Chef tips

Add a dash of vanilla extract for a richer flavor. Garnish with fresh orange slices for a decorative touch.

Culinary reasoning

An airy, melt-in-the-mouth cake featuring a harmonious blend of almond and coconut flours, offering a rich and velvety texture that remains naturally gluten-free. The vibrant citrus aroma of fresh oranges pairs beautifully with the depth of almonds and premium olive oil, resulting in an elegant dessert ideal for a refined afternoon tea or a light, festive finale.

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Nutrition

Calories: 512
Protein: 10.6g
Carbs: 74.8g
Sugar: 27.3g

Chef tips

Add a dash of vanilla extract for a richer flavor. Garnish with fresh orange slices for a decorative touch.

Recommended Equipment & Products

Loaf pan
Amazon

Disclosure: these are currently regular search links, not affiliate links, and we do not earn a commission. Check current prices, availability and product labels before buying.