Recipes

Name: Flourless Honey-Almond Cake
Prep time: 20 s
Cook time: 100 s
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups whole almonds; toasted; 4 large eggs; at room temperature; separated; ½ cup honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons honey; ¼ cup sliced almonds; toasted

Desserts, cakes

Flourless Honey-Almond Cake

Overview

Honey and almonds flavor this simple (and gluten-free) cake. It’s lovely for afternoon tea or a spring holiday dessert. Be careful not to overbeat the egg whites—they should be white and very foamy, but not at all stiff or able to hold peaks. If you beat them too much, the cake may sink in the middle as it cools.

Prep time 20

Cook Time 100

Total Time 120

Nutritional Information

Makes: 10 Servings

Calories 234kcal

Fat 14g

Saturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 85mg

Sodium 208mg

Carbohydrates 22g

Dietary Fiber 3g

Added sugars 16g

Total sugars 17g

Protein 8g

Potassium 54mg

Instructions

STEP 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper and spray the paper.

STEP 2 Process whole almonds in a food processor or blender until finely ground (you will have about 13/4 cups ground). Beat 4 egg yolks, 1/2 cup honey, vanilla, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer (or use a paddle attachment on a stand mixer) on medium speed until well combined. Add the ground almonds and beat on low until combined.

STEP 3 Beat 4 egg whites in another large bowl with the electric mixer (use clean beaters on a hand-held mixer or the whisk attachment on a stand mixer) on medium speed until very foamy, white and doubled in volume, but not stiff enough to hold peaks, 1 to 2 minutes (depending on the type of mixer). Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the nut mixture until just combined. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.

STEP 4 Bake the cake until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan and gently remove the side ring. Let cool completely.

STEP 5 If desired, remove the cake from the pan bottom by gently sliding a large, wide spatula between the cake and the parchment paper. Carefully transfer the cake to

STEP 6 a serving platter. To serve, drizzle the top of the cake with honey and sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups whole almonds , toasted

4 large eggs , at room temperature, separated

½ cup honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons honey

¼ cup sliced almonds , toasted

*A health-promoting diet focuses on a variety of nutrient-dense foods, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats from nuts and plant oils. Limit intake of both saturated fat and added sugars to less than 10% of your daily calories, and sodium to less than 2,300 mg per day. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but your calorie and other nutrient needs may vary. For dietary guidance specific to you, consult a healthcare provider.