Easy Almond Cake (Gluten and Dairy Free)

▪️ Time: 30 min ▪️ Level: VERY easy ▪️ Budget: cheap

Imagine sinking your fork into a cake that's irresistibly light and moist, with a tender crumb that practically melts on your tongue, yet is delightfully grain-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free. This almond flour cake delivers just that! And it does so with only a handful of wholesome ingredients. The nutty richness of finely milled almond flour forms the heart of the cake, while bright lemon zest and a hint of vanilla extract deliver a fragrant, uplifting flavor. Whipping the eggs and sugar into a fluffy cloud creates delicate air pockets, allowing this flourless one-bowl wonder to rise beautifully in the oven. Whether you're serving it at breakfast, for tea, or as a simple dessert, it's a recipe that’s elegant, effortless, and endlessly adaptable. Give it a swirl of whipped cream or scatter fresh berries on top for an extra touch of joy.

Easy Almond Cake

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs

• 100g white sugar

• 1 tbsp lemon zest

• a few drops of vanilla extract

• 170g almond flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• a pinch of salt

• 30g sliced almonds

• powdered sugar for decoration

  
  

Method

1. Preheat to 180°C and grease a round baking pan of 20cm diameter.

2. Crack the eggs in a medium sized mixing bowl and start mixing them at medium to high speed. Add the sugar, and mix until airbubbles start to form. Then add the lemon zest and vanilla extract.

3. Fold in the almond flour, baking powder and salt by hand with a spatula. Dont overmix.

4. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan, sprinkle the sliced almonds on top and put it in the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes. When a toothpick comes out clean, the cake is ready.

5. Let it cool down in the cakepan for 10 minutes, then take it out and move it to a cooling rack. Sprinkle some powdered sugar over top if desired. ENJOY!