Description
A moist, bright, and naturally sweet gluten-free cake made with whole mandarins, almond flour, and eggs. This flourless mandarin cake is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Whole mandarins: 3 medium
- Large eggs: 4
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup
- Almond flour: 2 cups
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
1. 1. Boil whole mandarins for 30 minutes.
2. 2. Drain and cool them.
3. 3. Blend the soft mandarins into a puree.
4. 4. Whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy.
5. 5. Add the mandarin puree.
6. 6. Fold in almond flour and baking powder.
7. 7. Pour the batter into a greased springform pan.
8. 8. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
9. 9. Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs. Do not skip boiling the mandarins. Blend the mandarins very smooth. Line your pan with parchment. Check doneness with a toothpick. Cool the cake fully before slicing.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Serve with whipped cream, Greek yogurt, fresh berries, or a drizzle of honey.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: gluten free, mandarin cake, flourless, easy, dessert