Almond Flour Cake

Almond Flour Cake is moist and delicious with the flavors of lemon zest and vanilla. It's gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo and it comes together in one bowl!

📝 Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 2/3 cup maple syrup (or sub with honey)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups finely ground almond flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• homemade whipped cream (optional)
• sliced strawberries (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and grease a 9" springform pan generously with cooking spray or oil.
2. 2Whisk wet ingredients: Place the eggs, maple syrup, olive oil, lemon zest and vanilla in a large bowl and whisk until incorporated.
3. 3Add dry ingredients: Add the almond flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and whisk well to combine and until no lumps remain.
4. 4Pour into pan: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the sliced almonds.
5. 5Bake and cool: Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown and set, then remove from heat and cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, run a knife around the edge of the pan and release. Serve with whipped cream and strawberries if desired, and enjoy!