A moist and flavorful lemon almond cake that’s perfect for any occasion. The combination of lemon zest and almond flour creates a light yet rich texture.
Author:eva
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:1 cake (8 servings) 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp almond extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a bowl, whisk almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and almond extract.
Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture.
Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Let cool before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
For extra flavor, drizzle with lemon glaze.
Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.