Flourless Lemon-Almond Cake

Flourless lemon-almond cake is a popular gluten-free dessert option that is loved for its light and citrusy flavor.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Flourless Lemon-Almond Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Almond Flour
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Zest
• 4 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 4 large Eggs
• 4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• to taste for dusting Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, granulated sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
8. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 19g7%

Sugars 14g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.