Description

This gluten-free orange pistachio almond cake is naturally sweetened with honey, bursting with citrus flavor, and topped with a sticky orange glaze—moist, elegant, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Cake:

2 whole oranges (unpeeled, deseeded)

3 large eggs

⅔ cup honey

1 cup ground pistachios

2 cups almond flour

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp baking soda

Glaze:

½ cup fresh orange juice

2 tbsp honey

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Instructions

Boil whole oranges in a pot of water for 1 hour until very soft. Cool slightly, deseed, and puree the entire orange (peel included) until smooth.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9″ springform pan.

In a large bowl, mix together orange puree, eggs, honey, ground pistachios, almond flour, vanilla extract, and baking soda until smooth.

Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour, covering loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly.

While the cake bakes, simmer orange juice and honey in a small saucepan until reduced by half.

Remove the cake from the oven and brush the warm glaze over the top. Let it cool fully before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, add ½ tsp ground cardamom or extra orange zest to the batter.

Garnish with chopped pistachios, powdered sugar, or candied orange slices.

To make ahead, bake the cake a day early—it’s even better the next day.

Prep Time: For a deeper flavor, add ½ tsp ground cardamom or extra orange zest to the batter. Garnish with chopped pistachios, powdered sugar, or candied orange slices. To make ahead, bake the cake a day early—it’s even better the next day.
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Mediterranean / Middle Eastern–inspired