Flourless Citrus and Pistachio Cake

Name: Flourless Citrus and Pistachio Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 large oranges; 3 large eggs; 0.75 cup sugar; 1.5 cups pistachios (finely ground); 0.5 cup almond flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 0.25 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tbsp honey

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Not vegan: the recipe title (Flourless Citrus and Pistachio Cake) — bakes usually contain butter and egg
Not gluten-free: baking powder
Not dairy-free: the recipe title (Flourless Citrus and Pistachio Cake) — bakes usually contain butter and egg
Not egg-free: eggs → try ground flaxseed and water (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rested 5 min)
Not nut-free: pistachios → try toasted sunflower seeds (or pumpkin seeds for crunch)
Not low-FODMAP: baking powder
Not low-histamine: oranges
Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: sugar → try granulated sweetener (such as erythritol)
Not kidney-friendly: oranges

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

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About this recipe

This moist, gluten-free cake combines boiled whole oranges with ground pistachios and almond flour for a dense, citrus-forward flavour. Finished with a honey-orange glaze, it's perfect as an afternoon tea cake or…

Prep

30m

Cook

45m

Serves

Rating

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Total time · 1h 15m

Ingredients

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Shopping list

2 large oranges
3 large eggs
0.75 cup sugar
1.5 cups pistachios — finely ground
0.5 cup almond flour
1 tsp baking powder
0.25 cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsp honey

Instructions

Step by step

1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Boil whole oranges for until soft.
3
Drain and cool completely.
4
Blend softened oranges into a smooth puree.
5
Whisk eggs and sugar until pale.
6
Fold in orange puree gently.
7
Stir in ground pistachios and almond flour.
8
Mix in baking powder evenly.
9
Pour batter into greased 8-inch pan.
10
Bake 40– until set and golden.
11
Warm orange juice and honey together.
12
Brush syrup over warm cake generously.

Per serving

serves 8

Calories

370kcal

Protein

9.6g

Carbs

32.4g

Fat

24.2g

Fibre

3.2g

Sugar

19.8g

Sodium

90mg

AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.

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