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almond snack cake

Simple Almond Snack Cake

This simple almond snack cake is perfect for serving with breakfast, as a mid-morning snack, or after school. A favorite for Swedish-style fika too. Your whole family is sure to love this one; you could easily leave out the sliced almonds on top if desired. Dairy-free and gluten-free.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert, Fika, Snack
Cuisine Dairy-free, Gluten-free
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter if not dairy-free
  • ½ cup + 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or try ground cardamom
  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Topping

  • ½ cup sliced almonds optional
  • 1 tablespoon sugar optional; delicious without too!

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Grease the bottom and sides of a nonstick 9-inch springform cake pan with coconut oil and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric whisk to beat the eggs until frothy, about a minute. Add in the sugar and vanilla and continue to beat for another 30 seconds or so.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently mix into the egg mixture until just combined.
  • Spread the cake mixture into the pan. Sprinkle with the sliced almonds (and sugar if desired).
  • Bake for 23-26 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve with fresh berries and anything else that sounds good to you!

Notes

Serve with fresh berries. Add whipped cream for more of a dessert than a snack. Coffee, tea, or a glass of your favorite type of milk is also recommended!