Almond Flour Cake

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs (room temperature)
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 ½ cups almond flour (I used Bobs Red Mill )
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together using a hand mixer or whisk until the mixture is pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the lemon zest and almond extract to the egg mixture and stir to combine.

3. 3

   Add the almond flour, baking powder, and salt and fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.

4. 4

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula, if necessary. Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top of the batter, if using.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

6. 6

   Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and serve. Enjoy.