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- Why You’ll Love My Almond Cake Recipe
- How To Make Almond Cake
- Storage Instructions
- More Almond Flour Cake Recipes
- Tools I Use For This Recipe
- Almond Cake (Easy Recipe)Recipe card
- Recipe Reviews
I have lots of almond flour cake recipes here on Wholesome Yum, from classic yellow keto cake to sugar-free chocolate cake to almond flour carrot cake. But this almond cake is probably the easiest of them all. And it has loads of almond flavor — Almonds! Almond extract! Almond flour! — with just the right amount of sweetness and a beautiful topping.
Why You’ll Love My Almond Cake Recipe
- Delicate, fluffy, and moist – The texture is everything I would dream an almond cake to be. Pillowy soft. Rich and buttery. Incredibly moist. Not to mention the crunchy almonds on top for the perfect contrast.
- Sweet, nutty, almond flavor – Three almond-based ingredients means triple the almond flavor! If you love almonds like I do, this cake is calling your name. (And if you don’t, please pick something else. ;))
- Easy to make in one bowl – Simplicity is what I love most about this almond flour cake recipe. There are no layers to assemble or complicated steps. The active prep time takes just 15 minutes, and it’s even easy enough for my kids to help.
- No refined sugar or white flour – Unless you choose to use sugar, but I avoid it! The cake is also naturally gluten-free and low carb, but it doesn’t taste like it. At all.
Ingredients & Substitutions
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for my almond cake, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Almond Cake:
- Wholesome Yum Almond Flour – Of course I make my almond cake with almond flour! This brand is my top recommendation because it has the finest texture, so it creates a light and delicate crumb, and a subtle almond flavor. Avoid using almond meal or coarser brands, as these will make the cake gritty.
- Baking Powder – Produces air bubbles in the batter, which makes your cake more light and fluffy. (Don’t confuse this with baking soda, which is different.) Keep in mind that almond flour cakes don’t rise as much as ones made with all-purpose flour, but that’s totally okay and normal!
- Unsalted Butter– Allow it to sit on the counter to soften before using. You could also use coconut oil for a dairy-free option, but I prefer the richer flavor of grass-fed butter.
- Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – I wanted to make sure this was amoist almond cake recipe, and it is!That’s because, unlike other sweeteners, Besti natural sweetener locks in moisture for softer baked goods, with no aftertaste and zero sugar. The recipe should work just fine with regular sugar (but you know I won’t recommend this), or another sugar substitute if you prefer, though (use my sweetener conversion chart for exact amounts).
- Eggs – No need to whip egg whites and egg yolks separately, like some almond flour cake recipes. Mine simply uses whole eggs. I recommend letting them come up to room temperature before you begin. An egg substitute, such asflax eggs,will also work, but the cake may be a bit more delicate after baking.
- Sour Cream – Adds moisture, richness, and flavor. I use a full-fat variety for richest flavor and texture, but you can use any kind (or even unflavored Greek yogurt).
- Extracts – You will need both vanilla extract and almond extract for the perfect flavor combo. Keep in mind that the strength of extracts can vary, so the amounts in my recipe are based on the ones I have linked here.
- Sea Salt – Balances the sweetness.
Glaze:
- Melted Butter– You can melt the butter in the microwave, or a double boiler on the stove.
- Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend– I only use powdered Besti here because it dissolves fully and won’t crystallize, which isn’t the case with most other sweeteners. You can try other powdered sweeteners, but they may result in a gritty texture. Regular powdered sugar also works here if it fits your lifestyle, but I’m on team no-refined-sugar over here.
- Vanilla & Almond Extract – Because I’ll take as much of those flavors as I can get.
Toasted Almonds:
- Sliced Almonds – I top this almond cake with toasted almonds for crunch, and it’s just not the same without them! I usually get sliced almonds, as they are easier to seal in the glaze, but slivered almonds can still work.
VARIATION: Add other toppings!
For something extra, top this almond nut cake with sugar-free vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or even fresh berries. I love garnishing mine with fresh strawberries.
How To Make Almond Cake
This section shows step-by-step photos together with the instructions, to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
- Toast the almonds. Arrange them in a roughly single layer on abaking sheet, and pop in the oven until golden. Let them cool while you make the almond cake batter.
- Cream the butter and Besti. In a large mixing bowl, beat them together with a hand mixer. You’re good when the mixture looks nice and fluffy!
- Add the dry ingredients. Beat in the almond flour, baking powder, and sea salt. It will be crumbly at this point, kind of like cookie dough. This is totally normal!
- Beat in the wet ingredients. Add the eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and almond extract, and beat until the batter is smooth.
- Bake. Transfer the batter to a springform panorcake panlined with parchment paper. Bake the almond flour cake until top is golden and it springs back, and a toothpick comes out clean. To release, run a knife along the edges of the pan. If you used a springform pan, open it up and remove the sides, otherwise just flip the cake out of the pan. Transfer the cake to awire rack.
- Brush with glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients: butter, powdered Besti, and more vanilla and almond extract. Use apastry brushto brush the glaze over the top and sides of the cake. It will start to drip down, which is fine, but you can place something underneath to control the mess.
- Add the crunch. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the cake and gently press them into the glaze. Drizzle more glaze on top of the almonds to help seal them.
- Cool completely. This helps to improve the inner texture. If you like, sprinkle with more powdered Besti for serving — I always do!
My Recipe Tips & Notes
- Watch the almonds when toasting. The difference between golden to burnt is just a minute or two, so you’ll want to check on them.
- The batter should be thick. This is completely normal! It shouldn’t be stiff, but not totally pourable, either.
- Release carefully. My almond cake is a little fragile, so be careful when removing it from the pan, or it might crumble. (Been there, done that!) It helps to run a knife along the edges first. And if you don’t use a springform pan like I do, you’ll need to let the cake cool quite a bit before trying to remove it.
- Dust with powdered sweetener only when cooled. I find that it just soaks into the glaze if you sprinkle it on while the cake is still warm.
Storage Instructions
- Store: This cake retains its texture best if you wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it at room temperature, but it only lasts a day or two that way. When I need to store it for longer, I still wrap it, but keep it in the fridge instead to stretch its life to 5 days or so.
- Freeze: Almond flour cake freezes beautifully! After cooling, wrap it in plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, let it thaw at room temperature first.
More Almond Flour Cake Recipes
If you love this almond cake, I think you’ll want to try some of my other cake recipes with almond flour:
Sugar-Free Cheesecake
Almond Flour Lemon Cake
Keto Cake
Sugar-Free Tres Leches
- Springform Pan – I prefer this springform pan for easy removal, but you could also use a regular 8-inch or 9-inch cake pan if that’s what you have.
- Baking Sheet – For toasting the almonds. I love this non-stick coating because it just lasts and lasts.
- Electric Mixer – I use this for beating the butter and sweetener together. It’s durable, powerful, and perfect for the job.
- Wire Rack – For cooling the almond cake after baking. It allows air to circulate and prevents it from becoming soggy. I like this rack in particular because it’s oven-safe and fits nicely into baking sheets, so I use it for many other recipes where I need to bake or roast something on a rack.
- Pastry Brush – For easy glazing. The material this one is made of has kept it looking like new for years.
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Recipe Card
Almond Cake (Easy Recipe)
Make this almond cake recipe with almond flour, a delectable glaze, and toasted almonds on top. It's extra moist, fluffy, sweet, and so easy!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Author: Maya Krampf from WholesomeYum.com
Servings: 12 (adjust to scale recipe)
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line the bottom of a springform pan or cake pan with parchment paper.
Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 3-4 minutes, until golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Leave the oven on.
Meanwhile, beat butter and Besti together.
Beat in almond flour, baking powder, and sea salt.
Beat in eggs, sour cream, vanilla and almond extracts.
Bake at 350 degrees (177 degrees C) for 28-32 minutes, until the top is golden and springs back, and inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool for at least 10 minutes in the pan, until warm but no longer hot.
Meanwhile, whisk together the glaze ingredients.
Run a knife along the edges of the pan to release any parts that have stuck. If you used a springform pan, release and remove the sides (you can keep it sitting on the bottom part). If you used a cake pan, carefully flip over a towel, then flip again so that the cake is right side up.
Place the cake onto a wire rack. While the cake is still warm, use a pastry brush to brush the glaze over the top and sides of the cake, reserving 1 tablespoon (14 ml) of glaze.
Sprinkle toasted almonds over the cake and pat into the glaze. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of glaze on top of the almonds to help seal them.
Let the cake cool completely. If desired, sprinkle with more powdered Besti for serving.
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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 slice, or 1/12 entire recipe
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.
Calories339
Fat31g
Protein10g
Total Carbs8g
Net Carbs4g
Fiber4g
Sugar1g
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Course:Dessert
Cuisine:French
Keywords:almond cake, almond cake recipe, almond flour cake, French almond cake
Calories: 339 kcal
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