Description
A moist, zesty, and protein-rich flourless lemon cake made with Greek yogurt, almond flour, and natural sweeteners. This gluten-free dessert is light, fluffy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake:
1 ½ cups almond flour (blanched, finely ground)
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
3 large eggs (room temperature)
½ cup honey or maple syrup
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
Lemon glaze (½ cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp lemon juice)
Fresh berries
Whipped cream or coconut cream
Toasted almond slices
Dusting of powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, honey/maple syrup, lemon zest and juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
In another bowl, combine almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Once completely cool, top with glaze, berries, or other desired toppings.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
Do not overmix the batter—gently fold.
Room-temperature ingredients help the cake rise better.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 1 month.
Dairy-free version: use coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
Optional: Add ½ cup blueberries, 1 tbsp poppy seeds, or swap lemon for lime for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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