Almond Cake Recipe
This Almond Cake recipe produces a light and fluffy cake with a delicate almond flavor, perfect for any occasion. It’s simple to make and sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour (measured accurately)
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
Additional for Garnish:
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- Confectioners’ sugar and lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or butter a 9-inch cake pan or springform pan, and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, beat the 4 egg yolks with ½ cup sugar until thick and creamy. Fold in almond flour and lemon zest. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the almond mixture.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the pan, sprinkle sliced almonds on top, and bake for about 30 minutes until firm. Cool the cake before serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- You can customize the garnish with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Almond Cake, Dessert, Baking, Easy, Almond Flour
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