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Moist Gluten-Free Almond Flour Lemon Cake

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A moist, tender, and gluten-free almond flour lemon cake bursting with bright citrus flavor. Perfect for beginners and quick to make, this cake is a delightful dessert or snack for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (240g) almond flour, finely ground
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • Zest of 2 fresh lemons
  • ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) olive oil or melted coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) unsweetened almond milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf or 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until no lumps remain.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until pale and slightly fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, oil, and almond milk to the eggs and sugar mixture. Mix gently until combined.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan, spread evenly, and tap the pan lightly to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Slice and serve. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a light lemon glaze.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for zest and juice to get the best bright flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. Let the cake cool before slicing to prevent crumbling. For vegan adaptation, substitute eggs with flax eggs and almond milk with coconut yogurt, but expect texture differences.

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Keywords: gluten-free, almond flour, lemon cake, moist cake, easy baking, gluten-free dessert, citrus cake, beginner friendly

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