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Lemon Almond Cake Recipe

Lemon Almond Cake Recipe: A Zesty Gluten-Free Delight

This Lemon Almond Cake Recipe is a gluten-free delight bursting with zesty lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for structure and moisture
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Opt for freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use a microplane for fine zest
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup or Honey Natural sweetener; agave syrup for vegan
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Optional; substitute with non-dairy yogurt if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 2 cups Almond Flour Can swap with other nut flours
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Just a pinch to balance sweetness
For Decorating (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar For dusting on top
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Serve alongside
  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper or grease it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, sweetener, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Fold in almond flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined without overmixing.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Once cool, dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve with whipped cream or raspberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter for a lighter cake texture.

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