Gluten-Free Almond Honey Cake
A dense, moist cake with a natural sweetness from honey and a nutty almond flavor, perfect for gluten-free dessert lovers. This Mediterranean-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers almond flour, eggs, honey into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs and 1/2 cup honey until light and frothy.
- Step 2: Add 2 cups almond flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt to the egg mixture. Stir gently until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Step 3: Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch round cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Step 4: Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 5: Let the cake cool completely before slicing. Serve plain or with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
