Delightfully Zesty Flourless Lemon Almond Cake Recipe
This Delightfully Zesty Flourless Lemon Almond Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert combining the nutty richness of almond flour with bright, fresh lemon juice and zest. Naturally gluten-free and refined sugar-free when using honey or maple syrup, it features a tender crumb and a hint of tangy sweetness, perfect for a light treat or celebratory occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Almond Flour Cake:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Lemon Mixture:
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cake pan and line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal after baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, beat the 4 large eggs together with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup or honey, plain Greek yogurt if using, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and salt throughout the flour.
- Fold Dry into Wet: Gradually fold the almond flour mixture into the wet lemon mixture, stirring gently just until the batter is smooth and homogenous. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture tender.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the prepared batter into the lined cake pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean when the cake is set.
- Cool and Finish: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan briefly before releasing it onto a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar or optionally brush with lemon simple syrup to enhance moisture and zest.
- Serve: Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving to maintain its structure and flavor.
Notes
- Bring eggs to room temperature before baking for a lighter, fluffier texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
- Brush the warm cake with lemon simple syrup for added moisture and tanginess.
- Allow sufficient cooling time before slicing to avoid crumbling.
Keywords: flourless cake, lemon cake, almond flour cake, gluten free dessert, zesty lemon cake, healthy cake, low carb cake
