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Blueberry Almond Cake

Author Green Kitchen Stories

Ingredients

  • 4 cups almond flour
  • 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 2 lemons zested and about 1/3 cup juice
  • 3 large eggs separated
  • 2 cups blueberries

Instructions

  • Combine almond flour, poppy seeds, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, and baking soda in a large bowl.
  • Heat oil and syrup in a small saucepan on very low heat whisking until combined.
  • Add the zest and lemon juice.
  • Set aside to cool a bit, once cooled, add the egg yolks, and whisk to combine.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
  • Fold in egg whites.
  • Once combined, fold in the blueberries.
  • Pour into a spring-form pan that has been sprayed with a baking spray.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 45-50 minutes. Cover the cake with tinfoil for the last 10-15 minutes so the top doesn't get burnt.
  • Let cool completely before topping with icing!

Notes

To make low carb, use sugar free ingredients and sugar substitute of choice.