Almond Flour Cake with Lemon and Cardamom
Light, bright and fresh, this delicious almond flour cake takes just 3 key ingredients and 10 minutes to prepare. www.ayurvedawithrebecca.comEffect on doshas: VP-K+
Ingredients
- 4 medium eggs
- 1 cup organic sugar
- 2 cups almond flour ((finely ground))
- 1/2 lemon zested
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 2 cups fresh berries ((optional))
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar ((optional))
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line an 8 inch springfoam pan with parchment paper (lightly oil the pan first with a little olive oil or butter)
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until combined and starting to lighten in colour and get a little airy in texture
- Add the almond flour, lemon zest and cardamom and gently fold through to combine
- Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and bake for about 30 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean (the cake should just be starting to turn golden on top)
- Once ready, remove from the oven and leave on a cooling rack for about 10 minutes, then remove the outer ring of the cake tray and allow to cool completely
- Add berries and sift a little powdered sugar on top if desired before serving
Equipment
8 inch springform pan
Electric whisk