Gateau a L Orange De Madame Mahjoub Orange Cake

Discover the charm of Gateau à l’Orange de Madame Mahjoub, a stunningly moist and fragrant orange cake that pays homage to Mediterranean flavors with its use of whole oranges, almond flour, and luscious olive oil. This gluten-free-friendly dessert (just omit the all-purpose flour) features an irresistibly tender crumb and a naturally vibrant citrus essence, achieved by simmering whole oranges and blending them—peel and all—into a silky puree. The result is a cake that’s both zesty and subtly sweet, with a nutty richness from ground almonds. Perfect for celebrations or as an everyday treat, this easy-to-make cake is elevated with a simple dusting of powdered sugar, though it pairs beautifully with whipped cream or Greek yogurt. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this is a must-try recipe for orange lovers everywhere.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 large Oranges
• 300 grams Sugar
• 6 large Eggs
• 250 grams Almond flour (or finely ground almonds)
• 50 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 125 milliliters Olive oil
• 30 grams Powdered sugar
• 10 grams Butter (to grease the pan)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 23cm (9-inch) springform cake tin with butter and parchment paper.

Step 2

Wash the oranges thoroughly. Place the whole oranges in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 45 minutes until soft. Drain the water and let the oranges cool.

Step 3

Once cooled, cut the oranges into quarters, remove any seeds, and blend them (peel included) in a food processor until smooth.

Step 4

In a large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs together using an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.

Step 5

Fold the orange puree into the egg mixture until combined.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, and baking powder.

Step 7

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 8

Stir in the olive oil until fully incorporated.

Step 9

Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Let the cake cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Once completely cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Step 13

Serve slices of the cake on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or Greek yogurt, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1435.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4760.4

Total Fat 281.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.2g
Cholesterol 1136mg	0%
Sodium 1396.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 469.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.5g	0%
Total Sugars 371.2g
Protein 98.7g	0%

Vitamin D 246IU	0%
Calcium 964.5mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 2838.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.7%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 39.0%