Why you’ll love this recipe
A tender gluten-free almond cake with vivid lemon flavor and a delicate sugared crust.
What you’ll need
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Flourless Lemon Almond Cake
A tender gluten-free almond cake with vivid lemon flavor and a delicate sugared crust.
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Flourless Lemon Almond Cake
Prep Time20 Minutes
Cook Time40 Minutes
Serves10 Servings
Ingredients
- 2½ cups almond flour
- ¾ cup sugar, plus more for finishing
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- Sliced almonds
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and line the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan with parchment.
- Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale, then mix in lemon zest, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, olive oil, and vanilla.
- Fold in almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat the egg whites to soft peaks and gently fold them into the batter in three additions.
- Spread in the pan, scatter with sliced almonds and a spoonful of sugar, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
- Cool completely before releasing from the pan and slicing.