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Grain-free Cake with Fresh Berries
Adapted from King Arthur Flour's Late Summer Berry Torte, this grain-free version is loaded with fresh berries and a hint of almond.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 10 -12
Calories: 304 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (swerve may be substituted for the sugar)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cup almond flour (3 1/4 ounces .
- 2 cups fresh berries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8" or 9" square or springform pan.
- Beat together softened butter, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Add eggs, one at a time, until thoroughly combined. Add vanilla and almond extracts.
- Add sift almond flour and mix just until combined.
- Spread batter in the pan.
- Top with berries and sliced almonds. Sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons sugar.
- Bake at 350 degrees F. for 40-45 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. (The center will be somewhat moist).
- Serve with lightly sweetened whipped cream and fresh berries.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
153mg
(6%)
Potassium
122mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
379IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10-12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 379IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.