Description
A bright, moist lemon cake made with almond and coconut flours, perfect for gluten-free baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (about 192 g) almond flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar (or 3/4 cup coconut sugar / 1 cup erythritol for lower sugar)
- 1/2 cup (about 56 g) coconut flour
- 1/2 cup (about 120 g) unsweetened applesauce
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup (about 79 ml) fresh lemon juice (from ~2–3 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons (reserve extra for garnish if desired)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (can replace some applesauce)
- Optional: 2–3 tablespoons melted butter or neutral oil
- Optional: 1 cup powdered sugar + 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
- Optional: 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add the applesauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix. If too thick, stir in milk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Optionally, sprinkle toasted sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If using a glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
These nutrition values are estimates. For dietary restrictions, consider using a nutrition calculator based on specific brands.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 308
- Sugar: 27.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15.2g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5.4g
- Protein: 9.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg