Keto Almond Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy Optional)

If your holiday plans are in need of a simple, very-easy-yet-delicious snacking cake that is low-carb and free of refined sugar, this keto almond cake is THE ONE you need.

It's ultra tender, sweet and nutty, with almonds packed into every bite.

Annnnd... it's a one-bowl baking project that is ready for the oven in minutes!

A low-carb and gluten-free version of a French almond cake, this keto almond cake is just as yummy and multi-purpose, too. Call it breakfast, snack, or dessert- a slice feels appropriate at any and all times.

It's a sort of similar, dressed down version of my blood orange almond cake recipe and sits somewhere between a sweetened bread and a cake.

Almonds are the star. There is almond butter and almond extract and of course, almond flour. Sliced almonds top the cake and bake right into the batter. So much almond flavor. And it's so good.

This keto almond cake is:

• quick and easy to prepare
• low-carb, gluten-free and dairy optional (see recipe notes for dairy-free swaps)
• tender and buttery
• sweet and nutty with rich almond flavor in every bite

the ingredients

The ingredient list is simple and so is the process. I recommend using blanched superfine almond flour and not almond meal otherwise you will end up with different results.

For the sweetener, I love Lakanto's Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener, as it gives any baked good a richer flavor (and less of that cooling taste) than their Classic sweetener. If you'd like to try it, I'm an affiliate and you can use the code STEMANDSPOON at checkout for a 15% discount.

To make this keto almond cake, you will need:

• butter
• all-natural almond butter
• Golden monk fruit sweetener
• almond extract
• vanilla extract
• eggs
• full-fat sour cream
• blanched almond flour
• baking soda
• baking powder (preferably aluminum free and gluten-free)
• salt
• sliced almonds
• powdered monk fruit sweetener

let's make keto almond cake

I tested a couple of versions of this keto almond cake recipe before landing on this one. It's super simplified (one bowl, no need to separate eggs, etc.) but with just as good results.

1. Mix the wet ingredients. In a mixing bowl (or bowl of stand mixer), beat together the almond butter, butter and monk fruit sweetener until combined. Add one egg at a time, then the vanilla, almond extract, and sour cream. Mix well, scraping down the bowl as needed.
2. Add the dry ingredients. Add the almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined. The batter will be thick.
3. Bake. Pour into a parchment lined springform pan. Sprinkle the top with sliced almonds. Bake at 350°F for 25-27 minutes or until done. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes, then dust the top with powdered monk fruit sweetener. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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recipe tips

• For a dairy-free keto almond cake, substitute the butter for a vegan butter (preferably one without inflammatory oils). Substitute the sour cream with a vegan sour cream OR with unsweetened coconut cream plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
• I recommend using a 9" springform pan that is lined with parchment paper on the bottom. If you don't have one, you can use a cake pan instead. Line the bottom and sides with parchment paper and be careful when removing the cake from the pan as the sliced almonds on top are rather delicate.
• This keto almond cake recipe results in a cake that is slightly more dense than a typical almond flour cake. The center won't puff up but rather appears a tad sunken in compared to the sides.
• You can use a small fine mesh strainer or dusting wand to dust the top with powdered sweetener.
• Store this keto almond cake covered, at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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This keto almond cake recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for the holidays or any time of year!

It has all the flavor of a classic French almond cake, but without all of the carbs and sugar. A sweet treat you'll want to indulge in well after the holidays are over. 😉

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