Description
Rich Brazilian carrot cake blends simplicity with extraordinary flavor. Moist chocolate-glazed dessert delivers pure comfort for chocolate and citrus enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large or 3 small organic oranges (about 600 grams)
- 6 jumbo eggs
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) ground almonds
- 200 grams (7 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 small knob of fresh ginger (thumbnail size)
- 1/4 cup chopped candied ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Topping:
- Juice and zest from 1 lemon
- 60 grams (2.1 ounces) sugar crystals
Instructions
- Prepare the oranges by thoroughly washing them, then submerge in a pot of water. Simmer gently for approximately two hours, replenishing water as needed. Drain and allow to cool completely.
- Quarter the softened oranges and transform into a silky puree using a food processor or blender until completely smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F). Generously grease a 24 cm springform pan to prevent sticking.
- Finely mince fresh ginger and dice the candied ginger into tiny pieces. Crack eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk thoroughly with a fork.
- Incorporate orange puree, sugar, ground almonds, and baking soda into the egg mixture. Gently fold in both fresh and candied ginger until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, ensuring an even surface. Bake for 45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for complete temperature reduction. This helps the cake set and prevents crumbling.
- Create a glaze by combining lemon zest, juice, and sugar crystals. Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the mixture evenly across the surface.
- Slice and serve, enjoying the rich, citrusy, and gingery flavors of this flourless treat.
Notes
- Swap whole eggs with egg alternatives like applesauce or mashed banana for a vegan version of this orange cake.
- Select organic oranges without wax coating to ensure the best puree and prevent potential chemical residues during boiling process.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia for diabetic-friendly adaptation without compromising cake’s delightful texture.
- Toast ground almonds beforehand to enhance nutty flavor profile and create deeper, more complex taste dimensions in the final dessert.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg