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Almond Flour Cake

A delicious cake that is ready fast and made with only 4 ingredients.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Almond Flour Cake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 155kcal

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Electric Hand Mixer

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line an 8 inch spring form pan with parchment paper, set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix together the almond flour, erythritol, and lemon zest. Add the egg yolks and mix until a tough dough form.
  • In a separate bowl, add the egg whites and beat until soft peaks are achieved.
  • Add half of the beaten egg whites to the almond flour dough, and mix well until the dough becomes looser.
  • Next, add the remaining beaten egg whites, and gently fold the mixture, being careful to not knock the air out of the batter.
  • Transfer the batter to the lined baking pan. If desired, sprinkle the coconut chips or sliced almonds on top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden around the edges and tender in the center.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sweetener and serve.

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Notes

Net Carbs: 3g
Serving Size: 1 slice (cake yields 8 slices)
Toppings:
  • Coconut chips or sliced almonds ( optional)
  • Powdered sweetener of choice ( optional)
You can replace the lemon zest with orange zest, vanilla extract, or cinnamon for different flavors.
Eggs separate better when they are cold however, egg whites form stiffer peaks at room temperature.  

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 2g