Gluten Free Lemon Almond Flourless Cake Recipe

Make this lemon almond flourless cake recipe, and be the star of any get together.  It’s perfect for Spring and Summer, and is gluten free, too.

Lemon is one of  my absolute favorite flavors.  This love probably hearkens back to my childhood, when we would pick lemons off the trees and eat them with salt.  I love lemon so much that when a treat has a mild lemon flavor, I’m almost disappointed.  This Lemon Almond Flourless Cake recipe packs a punch, and definitely won’t disappoint!

We’re bringing a new perspective to your Passover meals.  We’ll be sharing several recipes that have modern twists to traditional Passover dishes.  These recipes are great for all times of year, too – not just the holy holidays.

Our non-traditional Passover recipes include the following:

• Cod and Potato Cakes with Horseradish Aioli
• Citrus Beet Salad with Walnut Brittle
• Wine and Honey Brisket
• Matzo Stuffed Cornish Game Hens
• Fig and Port Wine Blintzes
• Lemon Almond Cake
• Chocolate Hazelnut Rugelach

Lemon Almond Flourless Cake Recipe

Yield: 8

Gluten Free Lemon Almond Flourless Cake Recipe

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A delicious Lemon Almond cake with a delightful Sabayon that happens to be flourless and is gluten free. This is perfect for all Spring and Summer gatherings.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 lemons
• 4 ounces margarine
• 4 ounces sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine almond flour and baking powder.
3. Zest the lemons and reserve the juice from one.
4. Cream the margarine, lemon zest, sugar in the mixer until light and fluffy. Then mix in the eggs one at a time.
5. Fold in the margarine mixture with the almond flour mixture and the juice of the one reserved lemon.
6. Spread cake batter into a parchment lined and greased cake pan. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown and cake is springy.
7. Let cake cool completely before serving.
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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 343Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 49mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 4gSugar: 16gProtein: 8g

Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.

 Sabayon Recipe

Sabayon, also called Zabaglione or Zabaione, is a delightful dessert sauce that’s like a light custard that has wine or liquor in it.  It’s fairly easy to make, too.  It just requires constant attention.  Our Sabayon is made with a delicious white wine.

Sabayon Glaze Recipe

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Sabayon, also called Zabaglione or Zabaione, is a delightful dessert sauce that’s like a light custard that has wine or liquor in it. It’s fairly easy to make, too. It just requires constant attention. Our Sabayon is made with a delicious white wine.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 ounces egg yolks (about 6)
• 8 ounces sugar (roughly 1 1/8 cups)
• 8 ounces good white wine

Instructions

In a stainless steel bowl combine egg yolks, sugar, and wine over a hot water bath on medium heat. Whisk continually until thick and smooth. Sabayon should thick and full of volume.

Serve sabayon over cake and garnish with favorite fruit. I particularly like raspberries with lemon and almond.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 179Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 9mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 0gSugar: 29gProtein: 2g

Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy, and may not be accurate

This Lemon Almond Flourless Cake recipe is gluten free, too!  Will you be adding this to your repertoire?