Flourless Orange & Almond Cake Gluten Free – 5 ingredients

Sue Maree P -

This flourless orange and almond cake is one of my most-loved gluten-free recipes—moist, citrusy, and not too sweet. It’s a true crowd-pleaser that stays fresh for days thanks to the use of whole oranges and ground almonds. If you're searching for an easy gluten-free cake recipe that also freezes beautifully, this is it.
Sue Maree P tip: Prep your oranges the day before you plan to bake to save time. This cake is simple to make, naturally gluten-free, and perfect as a dessert served with ice cream, a dollop of yoghurt, or just on its own with a cuppa or coffee. It’s a reliable make-ahead cake for entertaining, gifting, or stashing in the freezer.

Ingredients

  • Whole oranges – 2
  • Ground almonds – 250g / 2.5 cups
  • Castor Sugar – 225g / 1 cup
  • Baking Powder – 1 tsp
  • Eggs – 6

Method

  1. PREHEAT oven 170˚C Fan / 180˚
  2. BOIL – whole oranges for 1 hour until soft (I would prepare these the day before)
  3. COOL – then chop oranges in pieces and remove any seeds.
  4. PUREE in a blender or food processor with skin on until runny.
  5. ADD – puree oranges, sugar and eggs into a large bowl and mix
  6. ADD – ground almonds and baking powder and blend until combined
  7. POUR – mixture into a prepare 23cm springform cake tin (0r 20cm tin it may take a little longer to bake)
  8. ADD foil to the base in case of leaks
  9. BAKE – 45-50mis until golden brown. Check with a skewer
  10. SPRINKLE with icing sugar and with ice cream, cream or natural yoghurt