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Lemon Almond Cake

Lemon Almond Cake
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Lemon Almond Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert combining zesty lemon with nutty almond flour for a naturally gluten-free treat. Perfectly tender and easy to bake, this cake delivers bright citrus notes balanced by almond richness, topped with crunchy sliced almonds for a delightful texture.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • 2 fresh lemons (zest and juice)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup butter or oil (your preference)

Topping

  • ¼ cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a cake pan. Zest and juice the lemons, sift together the almond flour and baking powder, and gather eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and yogurt.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, yogurt, and melted butter or oil until well combined.
  3. Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually fold in the sifted almond flour and baking powder mixture until the batter is smooth and lump-free, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Pour and top: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and evenly sprinkle the sliced almonds on top to add a toasty crunch after baking.
  5. Bake and cool: Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing to maintain its moist texture.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon zest to maximize citrus flavor; avoid pre-packaged zest.
  • Gently fold dry ingredients to keep the cake light and fluffy; do not overmix.
  • Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter consistency.
  • Toast sliced almonds lightly before topping for extra flavor.
  • Test doneness with a toothpick near the end of baking to avoid overcooking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before slicing for clean cuts and proper texture.

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Keywords: lemon almond cake, gluten free cake, lemon dessert, almond flour cake, citrus cake

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