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Almond Cake Delight

Almond Cake Delight: A Gluten-Free Treat You'll Adore

Almond Cake Delight is a gluten-free dessert infused with Mediterranean flavors that everyone will adore.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups almond flour finely ground for best results
  • 1/2 cup honey can substitute with maple syrup or agave
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup olive oil can swap with melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Honey Drizzle
  • 1/2 cup honey for syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios for garnish

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup of honey, 1/3 cup of olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, stir together 2 cups of almond flour, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
  4. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until a thick, creamy batter forms.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. While the cake bakes, prepare the drizzle by combining 1/2 cup of honey, 1/4 cup of water, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until honey dissolves.
  8. After baking, cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Generously drizzle the warm honey syrup over the cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
  10. Slice and serve your Almond Cake Delight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use finely ground almond flour for a smooth texture. Check for doneness at 25 minutes to avoid overbaking.

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