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If you’re looking for a foolproof dessert that’s as delicious as it is effortless, this Easy Gluten-Free Almond Cake is it! A staple in my dolci lineup, this cake is the one I whip up on the fly whenever I need a crowd-pleasing treat.

Not only is it incredibly simple to make, but it’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, making it the perfect choice for any gathering—especially when dietary sensitivities are a concern. Light, moist, and subtly sweet, this almond cake is endlessly versatile, whether served on its own, dusted with powdered sugar, or paired with fresh fruit.

I can’t wait for you to try it—be sure to leave a comment below and share your creation with me on Instagram @she_is_italian!

Time: 35 mins

Bake: 25-30 mins

Yield: 1 cake, serves 8-10

Serves: 8-10

Easiest Gluten Free Almond Cake

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup real Canadian maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • ¼ cup chopped or sliced almonds (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Line a 9×9 square or round baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, mix together almond flour, baking soda and salt.
  4. In another bowl mix together the eggs, maple syrup, vanilla and almond extract.
  5. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredeients until well combined.
  6. Pour into your lined baking dish and top with chopped or sliced almonds, cinnamon, granola, oats, seeds, etc. (optional)
  7. Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown on top and toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool completly, slice and serve.

    Notes

    • This cake will last 1 week in a tightly covered container.
    • You can add any chopped toppings to this recipe, including chopped dried fruit. Try cranberries, apricots, raisins.
    • Try a chocolate chip version buy mixing in 1/4 cup of chocolate chips into the batter before baking.
    • Add 15g of cocoa powder to turn this delicious almond cake into a yummy chocolate version.

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