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almond snack cake

Simple Almond Snack Cake

5 from 1 vote
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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert, Fika, Snack
Cuisine: Dairy-free, Gluten-free
Ingredients Method Notes

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!

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Grease the bottom and sides of a nonstick 9-inch springform cake pan with coconut oil and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
  3. 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.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently mix into the egg mixture until just combined.
  5. Spread the cake mixture into the pan. Sprinkle with the sliced almonds (and sugar if desired).
  6. 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.
  7. 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!