Description
A delightful flourless cake featuring vibrant lemon flavor and rich almond undertones, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, separated, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons packed lemon zest
- 1/2 cup white sugar, divided
- 1 1/2 cups finely ground blanched almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar and lemon zest until creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually adding remaining sugar.
- Fold egg whites into the yolk mixture gently.
- In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt.
- Combine dry ingredients with the egg mixture, adding vinegar.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and set.
- Let cool, then sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg