Almond Cake

Ingredients


Cooking spray

2 c. almond flour (224 g.) 
1 tsp. baking powder 
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon or ground cardamom 
1/2 tsp. kosher salt 
4 large eggs
2/3 c. maple syrup
1/4 c. good quality extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tsp. lemon zest

 

AMAZING TOPPINGS

Whipped cream
Fresh berries
Orange segments
Powdered sugar 
Drizzle of honey

Description

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350º with the rack in the middle. Generously coat an 8" springform pan with cooking spray. 
Step 2
In a medium bowl, stir together almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. 
Step 3
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, maple syrup, oil, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth. Mix in dry ingredients with a spoon until combined.
Step 4
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until golden all over and firm on top, 30 to 35 minutes.
Step 5
Run a knife around the edges to loosen and let cool before serving with any of the toppings listed above.