Almond Dessert Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1/4 teaspoon of salt
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Two teaspoons of baking powder
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Two cups of finely ground, blanched almond flour
→ Wet Ingredients
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Three eggs
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Half a teaspoon of vanilla extract
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A teaspoon of almond extract
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Two tablespoons of olive or avocado oil
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Half a cup of pure maple syrup
→ Toppings
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Powdered sugar (optional) to sprinkle on top
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A quarter cup of raw almonds, sliced (plus extras if you'd like to serve with them)
# Instructions:
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Turn on your oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch springform or regular round pan with non-stick spray.
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Lay the sliced almonds flat on a small tray. Put them in the oven for 5 minutes, but keep an eye on them so they don’t overcook. Once golden, take them out and let them cool.
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In a medium bowl, stir together almond flour, salt, and baking powder till combined evenly.
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In a larger bowl, mix eggs, maple syrup, oil, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Keep going till the mixture feels smooth and blended.
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Slowly fold the dry mix into the wet mix. Stir until the batter is completely smooth with no dry lumps.
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Pour the batter into the pan you prepped earlier. Scatter the cooled almonds across the top evenly.
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Put the pan in the oven. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick poked in comes out clean.
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Let the cake sit in the pan to cool. Sprinkle on extra raw almonds and powdered sugar before serving if you want.
# Notes:
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Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a tasty side!
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Made with wholesome options like almond flour and maple syrup.
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You can pick either avocado oil or olive oil.