Description
A naturally gluten-free, moist, and fragrant cake made using whole oranges and almond meal, prepared easily with the Thermomix TM6.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium oranges
- 6 eggs
- 265 g granulated sugar, sifted
- 250 g almond meal, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4–6 tbsp sliced almonds for sprinkling on top
- powdered sugar to dust on top, optional
- baking spray or softened butter for greasing pan
Instructions
- Place the oranges in a large pot and cover them with enough water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 2 hours. Drain the pot and let the oranges cool completely.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Carve out the stem/stalk from the cooled oranges using a small, sharp knife. Make a similar shallow carving on the opposite end (the bottom).
- Cut the oranges, including the rind, seeds, and membranes, into chunks. Place the chunks in a food processor. Pulse until you have a purée, leaving only tiny specks of orange rind visible. Set the purée aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs together until they are combined. Add the orange purée and whisk again. Add the vanilla extract and whisk to mix.
- Add the almond meal and baking powder to the wet mixture. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Pour the batter into a prepared (greased) cake pan. Sprinkle the top with sliced almonds, if using.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Steaming the whole oranges in the Thermomix (TM6) for 2 hours softens the rind completely, allowing you to blend the entire fruit into a silky purée.
- This cake is naturally gluten-free because it uses almond meal instead of wheat flour.
- For the best texture, make sure you sift both the sugar and the almond meal before mixing them into the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 2 hr 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: Orange Almond Cake, Flourless Cake, Thermomix TM6, Gluten Free Dessert, Citrus Cake, Almond Meal Recipe, Autumn Recipe, Whole Food Dessert