Mandarin Orange Pistachio-Olive Oil Cakes - Glazed - A Zest for Life

Mandarin Orange Pistachio-Olive Oil Cakes - Glazed - A Zest for Life

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Elegant mini cakes with zesty Mandarin oranges, pistachios, and olive oil. Perfectly gluten-free and dairy-free, these delightful treats are outrageously delicious for any occasion!

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup pure cane sugar (organic)
  • 1 large egg (I use pasture raised)
  • 1/3 teaspoon orange rind (minced fine)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh orange juice (I use Mandarin oranges)
  • 1/8 teaspoon natural almond extract*
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut milk (stirred well; not "lite")
  • 1/4 cup gluten free flour blend
  • 1/3 cup almond flour*
  • 1/4 cup ground pistachios (fine; *see tips)
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/3 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut milk (stirred well; not "lite")
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh orange juice (I use Mandarin oranges)
  • 2 teaspoon seedless raspberry jam (melted and slightly cooled (all natural))

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