Weekend Recipe: A Flourless Orange Cake

I adore baking with whole fruits. Citrus fruits in particular, such as oranges, impart rich aromatics that are very refreshing on the palate. This flourless orange cake is simple to make and scented with whole sweet oranges, vanilla, almonds and honey to create a truly irresistible gluten-free treat that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s also extremely moist, so it’ll keep in the fridge for at least a week, and in my opinion, become even more delicious as the flavors deepen over time I love to serve this cake with a dollop of thick natural yogurt or crème fraîche, but it’s also just as delicious with a dollop of coconut yogurt or coconut cream if you want to go dairy free. Oranges are also rich in Vitamin C, which can help boost immunity, and are high in soluble fiber, which supports digestive health. This recipe is from my cookbook Purely Delicious. INGREDIENTS ORANGE CAKE: 1–2 whole sweet oranges (350 g total) 3 eggs 125 g (4 oz) honey (approximately 1/3 cup or you can you can weigh your honey on an electric scale) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 200 g (7 oz) ground almonds 1 teaspoon baking powder CARAMELIZED ORANGES: 2 oranges 2 generous teaspoons butter or ghee 1 teaspoon honey DIRECTIONS ORANGE CAKE: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) Steam or boil the oranges for 1 hour until soft, and then drain and allow to cool Roughly chop cooked oranges and place into a food processor until smooth Add eggs, honey and vanilla then ...
Source: TIME: Health - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tags: Uncategorized Food Source Type: news