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Almond Flour Cake

Almond Flour Cake

The ultimate dessert for health-conscious sweet tooths! This Almond Flour Cake is sugar-free, gluten-free, and incredibly delicious. With its moist texture and rich flavor, it's the perfect treat for any occasion. Make it tonight and indulge guilt-free!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 253

Ingredients
  

  • 5 large eggs room temperature, or 6 medium eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups natural yogurt full fat, 300g
  • ¼ cup butter melted and cooled, 57g
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ cups almond flour 350g. Regular almond flour or ground almonds. Reduce by ¼ cup (25g) for super-fine almond flour
  • cup powdered erythritol 50g, or sweetener of choice. Use more for a sweetener cake.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup mascarpone 240g, or cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons natural yogurt as needed, to loosen
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener or more, to taste
  • 1 cup blackberries or raspberries 130g, to decorate

Equipment

  • 8-inch or 9-inch springform pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 Celsius / 350 Fahrenheit (electric). Line the bottom of an 8-inch or 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Grease the sides with butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and beat them using an electric mixer or a food processor. Blend them until they are fluffy, pale, and have doubled in size, which should take about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the full-fat yogurt, vanilla extract, and melted, cooled butter to the egg mixture. Blend until well-combined, ensuring there are no lumps remaining.
  4. Next, add the dry ingredients: baking powder, almond flour, and the powdered erythritol. Blend again until a smooth batter forms.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
  6. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes if using a 9-inch springform (or 40 minutes for an 8-inch pan). Check for doneness by inserting a knife or skewer into the center; it should come out clean.
  7. While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. In a small bowl, combine the mascarpone with the powdered sweetener and vanilla extract. Use a fork to stir until smooth, adding yogurt as needed to loosen the mixture.
  8. Once the cake has cooled completely, gently spread the frosting on top, ensuring a nice even layer.
  9. Finally, decorate with fresh blackberries or raspberries, arranging them on top of the frosting for a beautiful presentation.

Notes

  • 4.6g net carbs: per slice (with mascarpone frosting and berries). Makes 12 slices.
  • 3.6g net carbs: / 253 calories / 22.1g fat per slice (without topping).
  • Covering the cake: After 30 minutes, cover the top of the cake loosely with aluminium foil for the remainder of the oven time to prevent over-browning.
  • Dairy-free option: You can make this cake dairy free by using coconut oil instead of the butter, coconut yogurt instead of the yoghurt and whipped coconut cream in place of the mascarpone.
  • Add zing: Add the zest of a lemon into the batter for a refreshing twist.
  • Variation: Stir in a handful of berries directly into the batter.
  • Paleo option: Replace the powdered sweetener with coconut sugar for a Paleo-friendly version.