Gluten-Free Lemon Almond Cake

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A moist, fragrant gluten-free cake made with almond flour and fresh lemon zest, perfect for a light dessert or tea time. This Mediterranean-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers almond flour, baking powder, granulated sugar 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 8 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan; line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups almond flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 4 large eggs with 3/4 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 tbsp lemon zest, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the egg mixture, mixing until well incorporated.
  5. Step 5: Gently fold the dry almond flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
  6. Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is golden on top.
  8. Step 8: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Step 9: Optionally dust the top with 2 tbsp powdered sugar before serving to add a delicate sweetness.

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