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Greek Almond Cake

Delicious Greek Almond Cake That's Gluten-Free and Irresistible

Discover the delightful Greek Almond Cake, a gluten-free dessert that combines ground almonds and citrus zest for a moist and flavorful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 200 g Ground Almonds finely ground for smoothness
  • 100 g All-Purpose Flour substitute with almond flour for gluten-free
  • 5 g Baking Powder acts as a leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon infuses warmth
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt balances taste
  • 150 g Granulated Sugar can use honey or coconut sugar
  • 3 Large Eggs Eggs at room temperature
  • 120 ml Olive Oil or Greek yogurt for richness
  • 120 ml Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice deepens flavor
  • from 1 orange Orange Zest adds brightness
  • 5 ml Vanilla Extract adds sweetness and depth
For the Syrup
  • 150 g Granulated Sugar sweetens and keeps the cake moist
  • 120 ml Water dissolves the sugar
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick enhances syrup flavor
  • 5 ml Lemon Juice balances sweetness perfectly

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease the cake pan.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: ground almonds, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat the wet ingredients: combine sugar, eggs, and olive oil until creamy, then add juice, zest, and extract.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
  6. Prepare the syrup by boiling sugar, water, and cinnamon stick until sugar dissolves.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then pour syrup over it for moisture.
  8. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing. Optional: dust with powdered sugar or garnish with almonds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container to keep moist. Can last up to a week in the fridge or freeze for 3 months.

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