Ingredients
- 2 medium oranges, boiled whole for 1 hour
- 6 large eggs
- 200g sugar
- 250g ground pistachios
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: citrus glaze or powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Place whole oranges (with peel) in a pot of water and boil for 1 hour. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Cut the oranges open, remove any seeds, and blend into a smooth puree.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
- Stir in the orange puree, ground pistachios, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased and lined cake tin.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before optionally glazing or dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Boiling the oranges is essential to remove bitterness and achieve a smooth texture.
- Can substitute pistachios with ground almonds or a mix of both.
- Enhance flavor with orange blossom water or vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top before baking for extra texture.
- Freezes well — wrap slices individually and store for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
