Simple Almond Cake
This Simple Almond Cake only needs 5 ingredients! It does not contain any oil or butter. Plus, it is gluten-free with a soft, tender crumb and lightly sweetened with a pop of lemon flavor.
Servings: 8-inch/20 cm cake
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup (100 gr) granulated sugar, divided
- Lemon zest, from 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 cups (150 gr) almond flour
- 1/4 cup (35 gr) raw sliced almonds
- Confectioners' sugar, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉/180℃. Grease an 8-inch/20 cm round pan and line the bottom with a parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add 4 egg yolks and 1/4 cup (50 gr) granulated sugar. Whisk until pale and thick.
- Add lemon zest and almond flour. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add 4 egg whites. Beat on low-medium speed with a hand mixer (with a clean whisk attachment) until frothy. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup (50 gr) granulated sugar little by little into the egg white mixture while the mixer is running. Increase the speed to high speed and beat until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Transfer one-third of the egg white mixture to the egg yolk mixture. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Add the remaining egg white mixture in 2 additions, gently folding it into the egg yolk mixture each time. Don't overmix or you will deflate the egg whites and the cake will become dense.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Run a skewer through the batter to remove the air bubbles.
- Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a small knife around the edge. Remove the cake from the pan and cool completely on a cooling rack.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, dust the top with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 18-inch/20 cm cake | Calories: 1762kcal | Carbohydrates: 149g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 113g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 655mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 114g | Vitamin A: 954IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 528mg | Iron: 10mg
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