Indulge in the delightful Peels-And-All Mandarin Cake, a gluten-free, lactose-free, and sugar-free treat that’s perfect for any occasion! This cake is wonderfully sweet, and moist, making it the perfect festive treat. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 4 mandarins
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or honey
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 drops of mandarin essential oil
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 tbsp coconut flour
Instructions:
- Begin by boiling the unpeeled mandarins for approximately 45 minutes until they are super soft.
- Once the mandarins are soft, transfer them to a food processor and blend until smooth and combined. Allow them to cool.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut sugar (or honey), baking powder, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, mandarin essential oil, and eggs.
- Once the mandarins have cooled, fold them into the mixture until well combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased pan and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once the cake has cooled, top it with coconut whipped cream and fresh mandarins for an extra touch of indulgence.