This light and fluffy almond flour cake is flavored simply with almond extract and orange zest.
Whipped egg whites give this gluten-free cake a light texture.
Coat a 9-inch cake pan or removable-bottom springform pan with cooking spray.
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Line the bottom with parchment paper.
Using a spoon or spatula, gently stir in almond flour, baking powder and salt.
Slowly add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
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Fold in the remaining beaten egg white mixture carefully until just combined.
Spread the batter into the prepared pan; top evenly with sliced almonds.
Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
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Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Remove from the pan and carefully place, almond-side up, on the rack.
Let stand until cooled completely, about 30 minutes.
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Garnish with confectioners' sugar and/or orange zest, if desired.
Compared to all-purpose flour,almond flouris loaded with nutrients, including heart-healthy fats, protein and fiber.
Yes, all of the ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free.
Almond flour is a finely ground powder made from blanched almonds.
It’s made by blanching whole almonds, removing their skins and grinding them into a fine-textured powder.
It has a slightly sweet and nutty flavor and is commonly used in gluten-free baked goods.
Yes, you’re free to use up to 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Serve with fresh seasonal fruit, such as cherries, strawberries or peaches, and whipped cream.
Try topping it with homemadeBourbon Whipped CreamorCoconut Whipped Creamfor a dairy-free option.
No, we don’t recommend using almond meal as a substitute for almond flour in this recipe.
Almond meal is made by grinding whole almonds with their skins.
It has a coarser texture and contains small brown flecks of almond skin.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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