Orange and oat cake

This cake is proof that you can work wonders without flour. Ground oats replace the flour, whilst the orange makes it succulent. A dense, moist cake that tastes even better the next day.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 210 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Cake tin (20-22 cm)
  • Food processor (for the oats)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Gluten (unless gluten-free oats are used)

Instructions

1

Beat the eggs with the honey until frothy.

Tip: This gives the cake its airiness.
2

Fold in the oat flour, baking powder, and the orange juice/zest.

Tip: Oats absorb a lot of liquid; let it stand for 5 minutes before baking.
3

Bake at 170°C for 40 minutes. Leave to cool in the tin.

Tip: It is fragile when warm but slices beautifully when cold.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use regular porridge oats?
Yes, but you must grind them into a flour, otherwise the cake will fall apart.

Ingredients

  • 250 g Oats (ground to flour)
  • 3 Eggs
  • 100 g Honey or Sugar
  • 1 Orange (boiled whole or just zest + juice)
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 10 g Butter (for greasing)