Almond Flour Lemon Cake Recipe

A light and fluffy gluten-free lemon cake made with almond flour, featuring bright citrus flavor from fresh lemon zest. Perfect for dessert or brunch, topped with maple whipped cream and fresh berries... show more

american

Nutrition

Provides moderate protein from eggs and almond flour with healthy fats from almonds, though relatively high in natural sugars from maple syrup.

Calories 280 kcal
Energy 1172 kJ
Protein 6 g
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 8 g
Cholesterol 115 mg
Carbohydrate 25 g
Sugars 21 g
Dietary Fibre 2 g
Sodium 85 mg
*per serving
VegetarianGluten FreePeanut FreeSesame FreeShellfish FreeSoy Free

This information is AI-estimated. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.


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Almond Flour Lemon Cake Recipe

Foolproof Living (Aysegul Sanford)

8

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

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Ingredients
Eggs
4 large Eggs separated and at room temperature
Maple Syrup
0.5 cup Maple Syrup at room temperature
Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Almond Extract
0.5 teaspoon Almond Extract optional
Almond Flour
1.75 cup Almond Flour
Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Cornstarch use arrowroot starch for grain-free version
Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Powder see notes for paleo option
Lemon Zest
2 tablespoon Lemon Zest about 2 lemons
Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice or ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
Kosher Salt
0.25 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Optional Toppings
Maple Whipped Cream
1 cup Maple Whipped Cream
Berries
1 cup Berries or any other seasonal fruit

Equipment
Rubber spatula

Rubber spatula

Serving plate

Serving plate

Wire Rack

Wire Rack

Mixing bowls

Mixing bowls

Parchment paper

Parchment paper

Oven

Oven

Toothpick

Toothpick

Whisk

Whisk

Knife

Knife

8 or 9-inch cake pan or springform pan

8 or 9-inch cake pan or springform pan

Electric mixer or hand mixer

Electric mixer or hand mixer


Instructions
1
Prep equipment:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place a round of parchment paper on the bottom of an 8 or 9-inch cake pan or springform pan. Lightly grease the paper and sides of the pan with oil and set it aside.
2
Separate the eggs:
Separate the egg yolks and whites, placing the egg whites in a large bowl and the egg yolks in a separate mixing bowl.
3
Whisk wet ingredients:
In the bowl with the egg yolks, add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract, if using, and whisk until smooth.
4
Make the batter:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Fold into the egg yolk mixture, along with the lemon zest. The batter will be thick.
5
Whip egg whites:
To the bowl of egg whites, add the lemon juice and salt. Beat with the whisk attachment or hand mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
6
Lighten up the batter:
Stir ⅓ of the beaten egg whites into the batter to lighten it. Then, gently fold the remaining egg whites in with a rubber spatula until just combined. The batter should be evenly moistened with no streak of egg whites remaining, but it will not be completely smooth. Do not overmix. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and gently spread it into an even layer.
7
Bake:
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges of the cake have begun to pull away from the pan, the top is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Place the pan on a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes
8
To serve, run a knife around the cake to loosen it. If using a springform pan, release the sides of the pan. If using a cake pan, gently flip the cake onto a plate, peel away the parchment, then flip it back over onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with whipped cream and berries, if desired.
Almond Flour Lemon Cake Recipe

Almond Flour Lemon Cake Recipe

Foolproof Living (Aysegul Sanford)

8

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

A light and fluffy gluten-free lemon cake made with almond flour, featuring bright citrus flavor from fresh lemon zest. Perfect for dessert or brunch, topped with maple whipped cream and fresh berries... show more

american
Log in to Tasty Bites to save this recipe to your personal digital cookbook.
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Ingredients
Eggs
4 large Eggs separated and at room temperature
Maple Syrup
0.5 cup Maple Syrup at room temperature
Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Almond Extract
0.5 teaspoon Almond Extract optional
Almond Flour
1.75 cup Almond Flour
Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Cornstarch use arrowroot starch for grain-free version
Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Powder see notes for paleo option
Lemon Zest
2 tablespoon Lemon Zest about 2 lemons
Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice or ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
Kosher Salt
0.25 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Optional Toppings
Maple Whipped Cream
1 cup Maple Whipped Cream
Berries
1 cup Berries or any other seasonal fruit

Equipment
Rubber spatula

Rubber spatula

Serving plate

Serving plate

Wire Rack

Wire Rack

Mixing bowls

Mixing bowls

Parchment paper

Parchment paper

Oven

Oven

Toothpick

Toothpick

Whisk

Whisk

Knife

Knife

8 or 9-inch cake pan or springform pan

8 or 9-inch cake pan or springform pan

Electric mixer or hand mixer

Electric mixer or hand mixer


Instructions
1
Prep equipment:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place a round of parchment paper on the bottom of an 8 or 9-inch cake pan or springform pan. Lightly grease the paper and sides of the pan with oil and set it aside.
2
Separate the eggs:
Separate the egg yolks and whites, placing the egg whites in a large bowl and the egg yolks in a separate mixing bowl.
3
Whisk wet ingredients:
In the bowl with the egg yolks, add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract, if using, and whisk until smooth.
4
Make the batter:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Fold into the egg yolk mixture, along with the lemon zest. The batter will be thick.
5
Whip egg whites:
To the bowl of egg whites, add the lemon juice and salt. Beat with the whisk attachment or hand mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
6
Lighten up the batter:
Stir ⅓ of the beaten egg whites into the batter to lighten it. Then, gently fold the remaining egg whites in with a rubber spatula until just combined. The batter should be evenly moistened with no streak of egg whites remaining, but it will not be completely smooth. Do not overmix. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and gently spread it into an even layer.
7
Bake:
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges of the cake have begun to pull away from the pan, the top is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Place the pan on a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes
8
To serve, run a knife around the cake to loosen it. If using a springform pan, release the sides of the pan. If using a cake pan, gently flip the cake onto a plate, peel away the parchment, then flip it back over onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with whipped cream and berries, if desired.

dessertbakingvegetarianbrunchcakesfamily friendly

Nutrition

Provides moderate protein from eggs and almond flour with healthy fats from almonds, though relatively high in natural sugars from maple syrup.

Calories 280 kcal
Energy 1172 kJ
Protein 6 g
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 8 g
Cholesterol 115 mg
Carbohydrate 25 g
Sugars 21 g
Dietary Fibre 2 g
Sodium 85 mg
*per serving
VegetarianGluten FreePeanut FreeSesame FreeShellfish FreeSoy Free

This information is AI-estimated. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.