Perfect Flourless Orange Cake

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 200 g sugar
• 100 g ground almonds
• 100 g melted butter
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. Separate the egg whites from the yolks and whip the whites until stiff.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar, ground almonds, melted butter, orange zest, and egg yolks.
4. Fold the egg whites into the mixture, stirring gently to combine.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let cool completely before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This cake is a great gluten-free dessert option.
• The orange zest gives the cake a wonderful citrus flavor.
• This cake is best served at room temperature.