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Almond Flour Lemon Cake

Almond Flour Lemon Cake

The ultimate comfort food, Almond Flour Lemon Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert that combines the nutty taste of almond flour with the zest of fresh lemons. Perfectly sweetened, this cake is an easy weeknight treat that everyone will love. Make it tonight and indulge in a slice of sunshine!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 1 cake
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: General
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup Avocado Oil
  • 2/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 3 large Lemons zested and juiced (about ⅓ cup of juice and over 1 Tbsp of zest)
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract optional
  • 3 cups Almond Flour
  • ½ cup Tapioca Flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Confectioner’s Sweetener
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice or water

Equipment

  • 8-inch Springform Cake Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8-inch springform cake pan with a circle of parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, pure maple syrup, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until everything is well-combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together the dry ingredients (almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, and salt) until combined.
  4. Transfer the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix well until a smooth batter forms.
  5. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and cover it with foil (this will prevent the top of the cake from getting darker than golden brown). Bake for 30 minutes with the foil on, then remove the foil and bake for another 15 to 25 minutes, or until the cake tests clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool completely before releasing it from the cake pan.

Notes

  • Tip 1: You can also use olive oil (you will be able to taste the flavor) or 14 tablespoons of melted butter (just under 1 cup).
  • Tip 2: Use sugar-free confectioner’s sweetener for a sugar-free glaze.
  • Tip 3: If you like preparing cake batter in a blender, food processor, or electric mixer, feel free to toss all of the ingredients into either option and process until the cake batter forms.