Blood Orange Almond Flourless Cake
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3.8
15 reviews
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Blood Orange Almond Flourless Cake
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This moist Blood Orange Almond Flourless Cake is delicious and easy to make. The perfect Spring dessert to enjoy with tea and coffee. It's gluten free too
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Ingredients
- 6 eggs Large
- 2 blood oranges Medium
- 9.5 oz granulated sugar (by weight not volume)
- 8.8 oz almond meal (by weight, not volume)
- pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds Toasted
- powdered sugar for dusting
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Instructions
- Wash oranges
- Boil them in plenty of water for 2 hours or until tender
- Remove from pot and cut away the top and bottom stem
- Cut orange in 4 and place the pieces in a food processor or blender until pureed. Do not remove the skin, it gives the cake plenty of flavor and color
- Meanwhile, sift the Almond Meal
- Preheat oven to 375 Degrees F.
- Butter or oil a 9 Inch springform pan
- Place the eggs and sugar in a bowl
- Using the mixer, mix on medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until the egg's volume has increased
- Add the orange puree and continue mixing
- Add the salt, baking powder and mix
- Finally, add the almond and mix until combined
- Place the batter on the prepared pan
- Sprinkle the slivered almonds on top (optional)
- Bake for 24-28 minutes or until the top has browned and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean
- Let the cake cool on a baking rack for 30 minutes
- Run a knife through the pan and the edges of the cake
- Remove the sides of the cake mold
- Sprinkle powdered on top
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Recipe adapted from The New York Times
Nutrition Information
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Calories
375kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
48mg
(2%)
Potassium
127mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
186IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8-10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 186IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3.8
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