Orange Pistachio Almond Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Cake
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2 whole oranges
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3 large eggs
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200ml honey
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140g ground pistachios
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240g almond flour
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon baking soda
→ For the Glaze
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120ml fresh orange juice
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2 tablespoons honey
# Instructions:
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Rinse the oranges and place them in a pot. Cover with water and simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
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Drain the oranges and transfer them to a blender. Blend until smooth.
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Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease a 23cm springform cake pan.
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In a large bowl, combine the orange puree, eggs, honey, ground pistachios, almond flour, vanilla extract, and baking soda. Mix until smooth and well combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover with foil. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice with honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Once the cake has cooled slightly, brush the orange and honey glaze over the top. Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the pan and serving.
# Notes:
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This moist, fragrant cake uses whole oranges which are simmered and pureed to create an intensely flavored base.