Description
This Honey Lemon Almond Flour Cake is a light, refreshing dessert with a perfect balance of nutty almond flavor and tangy lemon. It’s gluten-free and sweetened with honey, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan version)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or olive oil)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven & Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Add melted coconut oil and applesauce, whisking until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift almond flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures a fine, smooth texture.
- Fold Ingredients Together: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream or fresh berries for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Sift almond flour: Sifting almond flour ensures a finer, smoother texture in your cake.
- Use fresh lemons: Fresh lemon zest and juice make a big difference in flavor.
- Don’t overmix: Gently fold the ingredients to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Gluten-Free Cake, Honey Lemon Cake, Almond Flour Cake, Citrus Cake, Low-Carb Dessert, Gluten-Free Lemon Cake