Description
This Lemon & Almond Cake is a bright, buttery, and moist dessert made with almond flour and fresh lemon juice. It’s naturally gluten-free, bursting with zesty flavor, and perfect for brunch, tea, or celebrations. The almond base gives it a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes every bite pure sunshine!
Ingredients
200g almond flour
200g sugar
4 large eggs
150g unsalted butter, melted
2 lemons (zested and juiced)
1 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch cake pan. Line the base with parchment paper for easy release.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
3. Add melted butter, lemon zest, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix until combined.
4. Fold in almond flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently until a smooth batter forms — don’t overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
9. Serve with whipped cream, mascarpone, or fresh berries for an extra treat.
Notes
• Use room-temperature eggs for a fluffier texture.
• To make a dairy-free version, replace butter with 130ml coconut oil or olive oil.
• For a stronger citrus flavor, brush the warm cake with lemon syrup (equal parts lemon juice and sugar heated until dissolved).
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
• Freeze slices for up to 2 months — thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg