Description
Bright, moist, and irresistibly fragrant, this Whole Orange Cake is the ultimate citrus dessert made with whole boiled oranges — peel and all. It’s a quick breakfast option, an easy dinner party finale, or a healthy snack for any time of day. Naturally gluten-free with almond flour and deeply infused with orange flavor, it’s one of the best breakfast ideas or dinner ideas when you want something special without the fuss. This easy recipe is foolproof and full of citrusy sunshine — perfect for your next round of food ideas.
Ingredients
2 medium whole oranges
4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups almond flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup olive oil or melted butter
Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash the oranges thoroughly. Place them in a pot of water and simmer for 30–40 minutes to soften the peel and reduce bitterness. Let cool completely.
2. Cut the boiled oranges into quarters, remove any seeds, and blend into a smooth purée.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
4. In a large mixing bowl or food processor, combine the orange purée, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and olive oil or butter. Blend until smooth.
5. Add almond flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir or pulse until just combined — don’t overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 45–55 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool fully before dusting with powdered sugar or glazing.
Notes
Use thin-skinned, seedless oranges like navels or mandarins for best flavor.
Boiling the oranges is essential to mellow the peel and avoid bitterness.
Almond flour adds rich moisture and makes the cake naturally gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: whole orange cake, gluten-free cake, citrus cake, almond flour cake, easy orange cake