Flourless Whole Orange Cake

This delicious Whole Orange Cake boasts a nutty flavor, a moist and sticky texture, and a delightful orange aroma. The unique method involves blending whole oranges, almond meal, sugar, and eggs without using any oil or butter.

INGREDIENTS:

2 medium oranges (about 600g/1.4 lb total, roughly 300g/10 oz each, approximately 8cm/3″ diameter)
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
6 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups white sugar
2 3/4 cups almond meal (ground almonds)

DIRECTIONS:

Boil Oranges:
Initial Boil: Place oranges in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, boil for 10 minutes, and then drain.
Repeat Boiling: Return the oranges to the pot, cover with fresh cold water, and boil again for 10 minutes. Drain and repeat once more (three boils of 10 minutes each). Alternatively, you can boil the oranges for 40 minutes continuously, monitoring the water level.
Prepare Oranges:
Chop: After the final boil, rinse and cool the oranges slightly. Slice them into 1cm/1/4″ slices, dice, and remove any seeds. Let the oranges cool completely …