Nigella Lawson Clementine Cake Recipe: Easy Flourless Delight
This flourless clementine cake by Nigella Lawson is a simple yet delicious dessert that highlights the bright flavor of fresh clementines.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 clementines
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups almond meal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
Instructions
- Boil the clementines in water for about 2 hours until soft.
- Drain, cool, and then blend the clementines into a smooth puree.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until fluffy.
- Add the clementine puree, almond meal, baking powder, and orange extract. Mix well.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 40 minutes or until set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Ensure clementines are thoroughly cooked until soft for the best flavor.
- This cake is naturally gluten-free and can be enjoyed by many.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg