Flourless Almond Cake
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4.9
Flourless Almond Cake
Description
The flourless almond cake blends sifted ground almonds with confectioners’ and granulated sugar, beaten eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a bit of salt. This mixture, thick in consistency, is poured into a buttered, parchment-lined pan and baked between 35 and 45 minutes until set and golden. The absence of flour emphasizes the nutty flavor and moist texture derived from the almonds and eggs.
The cake's texture is firm yet moist with a subtle sweetness that suits it for serving as is or with simple accompaniments like fresh fruit or cream. Its dense nature makes it suitable for those avoiding gluten or looking for a rich almond dessert.
After baking, the cake should cool fully before removal from the pan and storage. Wrapped well, it keeps for several days, though it is often enjoyed fresh due to its delicate texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups plus 6 tablespoons ground almonds sifted, aka almond flour
- 1 large pinch salt
- 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg beaten
- 1 tick (4 oz) butter melted and cooled, plus more for the pan, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8-inch square cake pan (or 9-inch round pan) with parchment paper cut to fit and generously butter the bottom and sides of the pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground almonds, salt, confectioners’ sugar, and granulated sugar. Add the beaten egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. The batter should be quite thick.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the cake is golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Carefully turn the cake out of the pan onto a wire rack and let it cool completely. Wrap in plastic wrap until serving. The almond cake will keep in an airtight container, or well wrapped in plastic wrap, for several days...though it’s highly unlikely that anyone will resist for that long.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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