Flourless Almond Cake with Raspberry Sauce

Flourless Almond Cake with Raspberry Sauce

Here’s a recipe for a delicious Flourless Almond Cake with Raspberry Sauce:

Ingredients:

For the Flourless Almond Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of one lemon (optional, for added flavor)

For the Raspberry Sauce:

• 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, to thicken the sauce)

Instructions:

For the Flourless Almond Cake:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. If using, stir in the lemon zest.
4. Beat Egg Whites: In another clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
5. Fold in Egg Whites: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the almond flour mixture until just combined. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Raspberry Sauce:

1. Prepare Raspberry Sauce: In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the raspberries break down and the mixture thickens. If desired, mix cornstarch with a little water and add to the sauce to thicken further.
2. Strain (Optional): For a smoother sauce, you can strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds. Allow the sauce to cool.
3. Serve: Slice the flourless almond cake and serve with the raspberry sauce drizzled over the top. Garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.

Enjoy your Flourless Almond Cake with Raspberry Sauce! It’s a delightful gluten-free dessert option.