A rich, naturally gluten-free dessert with a soft almond texture and a bright raspberry sauce that balances every bite perfectly. This elegant cake is simple to prepare yet tastes like something from a bakery café.
Why You’ll Love This Cake
- Naturally flourless and gluten-free
- Moist, buttery almond texture
- Perfect balance of sweet and tart
- Beautiful dessert for gatherings or holidays
- Easy ingredients with impressive results
Ingredients
For the Almond Cake
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Sliced almonds for topping
- Powdered sugar for dusting
For the Raspberry Sauce
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water