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Honey Lemon Almond Flour Cake

Delicious Honey Lemon Almond Flour Cake for Healthy Desserts

This Honey Lemon Almond Flour Cake is a gluten-free, healthy dessert that's both sweet and light.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups almond flour blanched
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 2 count Meyer lemons zested and juiced
  • 3 count large eggs dairy-free
  • cup melted coconut oil or avocado oil/ghee
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup macerated berries fresh
  • powdered sugar powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake pan with coconut oil or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine 2 cups of almond flour with the zest of 2 Meyer lemons.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, ½ cup of honey, and ⅓ cup of melted coconut oil.
  4. Slowly incorporate the dry almond flour mixture into the wet ingredients until smooth.
  5. Add the juice of the zested lemons to the batter and mix until fully incorporated.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Serve with macerated berries or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use blanched almond flour for the best texture and moisture.

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