Gluten-Free Orange Cake

Celebrate Your Sweet Tooth Naturally: Baked Desserts with Chef Cynthia Louise

An AMAZING wholefood, gluten-free orange cake!

Makes 15 slices

Ingredients​

(use organic ingredients where possible)

• 2 whole oranges
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup raw honey
• 2 cups almond meal
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cardamom seeds

Directions

1. Line a springform pan with baking paper and set aside.
2. Boil the whole oranges in 2 liters of water for 30-45 minutes. Once done, discard the water.
3. Boil the oranges again in 2 liters of water for another 45 minutes. When done, discard the water.
4. Boil the oranges one last time in 2 liters of water. After 45 minutes of boiling, discard the water and set the oranges aside to cool.
5. Preheat your oven to 340°F (170°C). When the oranges are cooled, add them to your food processor, then transfer to a bowl.
6. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until light and fluffy and then add the blended oranges and honey.
7. In a separate bowl, mix together the almond meal, baking powder, and cardamom seeds.
8. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix gently to combine.
9. Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan and bake for one hour. Enjoy!