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Orange Honey Almond Cake

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A light and flavorful dessert combining almond flour, honey, and orange zest, topped with pistachios for a delightful crunch, making it a perfect gluten-free treat.

Ingredients

2 cups almond flour or finely ground almonds

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

2 jumbo eggs (or 3 large eggs)

½ cup confectioner’s sugar

⅓ cup honey or maple syrup

1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Zest of 1 medium orange (or to taste)

½ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the almond flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, confectioner’s sugar, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  4. Stir in the zest of 1 medium orange, ensuring it’s evenly distributed in the batter.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients (the almond flour mixture) into the wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Sprinkle the roughly chopped pistachios on top of the batter, pressing them down slightly so they stay in place during baking.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

This cake is naturally gluten-free thanks to the use of almond flour.

You can substitute honey with maple syrup, agave nectar, or coconut nectar.

If you’re vegan, replace the eggs with a flax or chia egg mixture (2 tablespoons ground flax or chia seeds mixed with 6 tablespoons water).

Feel free to experiment with different nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts in place of pistachios.

The cake is best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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