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Flourless Mandarin Orange Cake

Flourless Mandarin Orange Cake prepared dish

This flourless mandarin orange cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of fresh mandarins. Made with simple ingredients, it is perfect for those seeking a gluten-free option. Enjoy a slice of this delightful cake with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream!

This recipe is dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include mandarin oranges, baking powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 whole mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup almond flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a blender, combine the peeled and segmented mandarin oranges and blend until smooth.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the blended mandarin oranges, almond flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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