Description
A delightful gluten-free dessert made primarily with almond flour, showcasing the rich flavor of almonds.
Ingredients
- Almond flour: 2 cups (about 200 grams)
- Eggs: 4 large
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (about 200 grams)
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (115 grams), melted
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: a pinch
- Almond extract: 1 teaspoon (optional)
- Citrus zest: 1 teaspoon (optional)
- Powdered sugar: for dusting (optional)
- Fresh berries: for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until thick and fluffy.
- Slowly pour in the melted butter and add the vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually fold the almond flour mixture into the egg mixture using a spatula.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the torte cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve with whipped cream or fresh berries.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better volume.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light.
- Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
- Always line the pan with parchment paper for easy release.
- Do not open the oven door too soon while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: almond torte, gluten-free dessert, baking, almond flour, easy dessert