Gluten-Free Lemon Almond Cake with Honey Drizzle

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A moist, tender almond flour cake brightened with fresh lemon zest and finished with a sweet honey glaze. This Mediterranean-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers almond flour, baking powder, large eggs 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 270 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: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 8 Mediterranean cuisine 270 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups almond flour and 1 tsp baking powder.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 4 large eggs with 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp fresh lemon zest, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Fold the dry almond flour mixture gently into the egg mixture until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Step 7: While the cake cools, warm 1/4 cup honey gently in a small saucepan over low heat until pourable.
  8. Step 8: When the cake is slightly warm, drizzle the honey evenly over the top, allowing it to soak in before slicing and serving.

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