Almond Flour Cake (Easy Recipe + Video!)

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I have a lot Almond Flour Cake Recipe Here’s Wholesome Yum, from Classic Yellow Keto Cake arrive Sugar Free Chocolate Cake arrive Sugar Free Carrot Cakebut this French Almond Cake Probably the easiest of them all. It has tons of almond flavor (almonds! almond extract! almond flour!), just the right amount of sweetness, and a beautiful topping.this will make perfect Mother’s Day Brunch (or Christmas brunch! ), or shower dessert.

Ingredients and Substitutes

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for a moist almond flour cake, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements, see recipe card below.

Almond Flour Cake:

• Wholesome Yum Almond Flour – Bake with this for a gluten-free moist almond flour cake recipe! This flour is my top recommendation because it has the best texture. Avoid using almond flour, as a too coarse texture will make the cake rough.
• baking powder – Creates air bubbles in the batter, making your cake light and fluffy. Don’t confuse it with baking soda, which is different.
• sea ​​salt – Balanced sweetness.
• unsalted butter – What’s the key to the best almond cake recipe? Plenty of butter! Let it soften on the counter before using. You can also use coconut oil for a dairy-free option, but the flavor won’t be as strong.
• Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – A completely natural sweetener that measures and bakes like sugar…no sugar.You can totally use regular sugar, or other sugar substitute If you like – use my Sweetener Conversion Table Exact amount – but I prefer Besti as it keeps the cake perfectly moist and contains no refined sugar.
• Egg – No need to whip the egg whites and yolks separately like some almond cake recipes – we used whole eggs. I recommend letting them come to room temperature.one egg substitute For example flax eggs Might work, but the cake might be a little more delicate after baking.
• sour cream – adds moisture, richness and flavor to this gluten-free almond flour cake. I use the full-fat variety for the richest flavor and texture, but any (or unflavored Greek yogurt) should work.
• Extract – you will need both vanilla extract and almond extract The perfect combination of flavors.

glaze:

• melted butter – To melt, simply place in a microwave safe bowl and heat on high for short bursts until completely melted. You can also use a double boiler.
• Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – I only use powdered Besti here because it dissolves completely and doesn’t crystallize, which doesn’t happen with some other sweeteners like erythritol and monk fruit. You can use other powdered sweeteners, but they may have a rough texture due to crystallization. Regular powdered sugar would also work here if it suits your lifestyle.
• Vanilla and Almond Extracts

Toasted almonds:

• almond slices – Roasted almonds for topping. I used flaked almonds, but flaked almonds would work too.

How to Make an Almond Flour Cake

This section explains how to make a cake with almond flour, with step-by-step photos and technical details to help you visualize the cake.For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see recipe card below.

1. Prepare. Preheat oven.Wire springform pan or cake pan Use parchment paper.
2. toasted almonds. Place the almonds in a single layer on bakeware. Bake until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
3. Creamy Butter and Besti. In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and Besti with hand blender.

4. Combine dry ingredients. Add almond flour, baking powder and sea salt. At this point it will be crumbly, sort of like cookie dough.
5. Add wet ingredients. Stir in eggs, sour cream, vanilla and almond extract.

6. Baked Almond Flour Cake. Transfer to a springform pan. Bake until the tops are golden brown and spring back, and come out clean with a toothpick.
7. release. Run a knife along the edge of the pan to loosen any stuck parts. If you’re using a springform pan, loosen and remove the sides.
8. glaze. Combine glaze ingredients.put the cake in one wire rack. use pastry brush Brush glaze over top and sides of cake.

9. top. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the cake and pat into the glaze. Drizzle remaining glaze over almonds to help seal them.
10. cool. Let the cake cool completely. Sprinkle with more Besti powder if desired and serve.

Tips for the Best Almond Cake

Follow these tips to make the BEST Almond Flour Cake that will have everyone looking forward to it for seconds!

• Do not burn almonds. The difference between golden to burnt is only a minute or two, so watch carefully!
• The batter should be thick. The cake batter will be a little thick, this is normal! It shouldn’t be firm, but not completely pourable either.
• Use a springform pan. I used a springform pan for easy removal, but if you only have a regular cake pan, you can use that too. You need it to cool down a lot before removing it.
• Release carefully. Run a knife along the edge before loosening, or it may crumble!

storage instructions

• shop: Almond Flour Cake is best stored tightly wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• freeze: To freeze this easy almond flour cake, let it cool completely. Wrap cake tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, let it thaw at room temperature first.

More Almond Flour Cake Recipes

If you liked this French Almond Cake, I think you’ll want to try some other sugar-free and gluten-free cake recipes:

Almond Flour Cake (Easy Recipe + Video!)

Moist, fluffy, sweet and easy to make, this French Almond Flour Cake recipe is topped with a delicious vanilla glaze and toasted almonds.

Prepare: 15 minute

chef: 35 minute

all: 50 minute

Serving Size: 12 (adjust according to recipe)

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).draw a line at the bottom of a springform pan or cake pan Use parchment paper.

2. Place the almonds in a single layer on bakeware. cheers 3-4 minutes, until golden. Remove from oven and let cool. Leave the oven on.

3. Meanwhile, beat butter and besti together.

4. Add almond flour, baking powder and sea salt.

5. Stir in eggs, sour cream, vanilla and almond extract.

6. Bake at 350 degrees (177 degrees Celsius) 28-32 minutesUntil the top is golden brown and springs back, and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

7. Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes in the pan until warm but no longer hot.

8. Meanwhile, whisk together glaze ingredients.

9. Run a knife along the edge of the pan to loosen any stuck parts. If you are using a springform pan, unclip and remove the sides (you can put it on the bottom). If you are using a cake pan, carefully turn the towel over and then over so the cake is right side up.

10. put the cake in one wire rack. While the cake is still warm, use pastry brush Brush top and sides of cake with glaze, reserving 1 tablespoon (14 ml) of glaze.

11. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the cake and pat into the glaze. Drizzle remaining tablespoon glaze over almonds to help seal almonds.

12. Let the cake cool completely. Sprinkle with more Besti powder if desired and serve.

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recipe notes

Serving Size: 1 slice, or 1/12 of the entire recipe

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving sizes in recipe instructions above.

calories 339

fat 31 grams

protein 10 grams

total carbohydrates 8 grams

net carbs 4 grams

fiber 4 grams

sugar 1 g

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