Best Almond Cake

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

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

Whipped cream

Fresh berries

Orange segments

Powdered sugar

Drizzle of honey

Directions

Preheat oven to 350º with the rack in the middle. Generously coat an 8" springform pan with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, stir together almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, maple syrup, oil, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth. Mix in dry ingredients with a spoon until combined.

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until golden all over and firm on top, 30 to 35 minutes.

Run a knife around the edges to loosen and let cool before serving with any of the toppings listed above.