Mandarin Bliss: Flourless Almond Cake Recipe 🍊🍰

Mandarin-Almond Cake Recipe 🍊🍰

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Yield: 1 8-inch cake

Description:

This Mandarin-Almond Cake recipe is a delightful twist on a traditional Middle-Eastern cake. Moist, rich, and bursting with citrusy goodness, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion. And guess what? The absence of flour is intentional, giving it a unique texture and flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 3 mandarin oranges
• 1 1/8 – 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup almonds (ground)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Mandarin Puree:

   • Place mandarins in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer for 1 hour.
   • Let the mandarins cool down.
   • Cut mandarins open on a plate, remove the pips, and place the pulp and skins into a blender.
   • Process until smooth. You should have just over a cup of pulp.

2. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch cake pan.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients:

   • In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar together until thick and fluffy.

4. Incorporate Mandarin Puree and Almonds:

   • Add the mandarin puree, ground almonds, and baking powder to the egg mixture.
   • Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

5. Bake the Cake:

   • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

6. Bake:

   • Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool and Serve:

   • Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes.
   • Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • The cake may slightly fall in the center, which is normal.

8. Enjoy!

   • Slice and serve this delicious Mandarin-Almond Cake on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 206.6
• Fat: 9.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.3g
• Cholesterol: 105.8mg
• Sodium: 81.2mg
• Carbohydrates: 26.6g
  • Fiber: 2.2g
  • Sugar: 23.5g
• Protein: 6.3g

This Mandarin-Almond Cake is a true delight, combining the sweetness of mandarin oranges with the nuttiness of almonds for a flavor experience that’s simply irresistible. Whether you’re serving it up for dessert at a dinner party or enjoying a slice with your afternoon tea, this cake is sure to impress!