Valentine’s Day is a month away and since today is World Gluten free day sharing the perfect recipe to mark this day! A small batch two serving Vegan Gluten free Almond lemon Cake. Honestly, it can also just be a single serving because I just got a bite and my husband finished the rest! This cake has a delicious almond flavor that isn’t overpowering with a delicious lemony flavor to balance it. This is a one pot dessert recipe which is always a good idea. This dessert is so easy to make and you won’t miss the gluten or dairy! It’s perfect as it is or with a cup of coffee. If you want to make a larger batch you can double/triple the recipe.
Happy Baking!

Servings: 2 servings

Prep Time: 10 mins

Baking Time: 30-35 mins

Chilling Time: 10-15 mins

Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients: 

• 100g almond flour 

• 1 tbsp corn starch 

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder

• 1/4 tsp salt 

• 9g flax meal

• 5 tbsp water 

• 3.5 tbsp maple syrup

• 2 tbsp lemon olive oil

• 1.5 tbsp lemon juice 

• 1 tsp lemon zest

Directions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a 4 inch baking tray. I used a heart shaped mold.

2. In a bowl whisk the flax meal and water together. Keep aside for 10 mins. This is your flax egg.

3. In a large mixing bowl, add almond flour, corn starch, nutmeg, baking powder and salt. Whisk it together.

4. Zest lemon over it and mix it in.

5. Make a well and add the wet ingredients- flax egg, lemon olive oil, maple syrup and lemon juice. Fold it together gently without over mixing it.

6. Pour in the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 mins till a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Let it cool for 10-15 mins.

8. Drizzle some maple syrup over it or honey (if you’re not making it vegan), whipped cream (non-vegan if you want) and strawberry to decorate.

9. Serve and enjoy!

Notes/Tips:

• If you do not have lemon olive oil, use regular extra virgin olive oil and add 1/4 tsp lemon extract.

• If you want to use eggs, use 1 egg and 1 egg yolk instead of flax egg.

• You can cling wrap the cake and keep it for 2 days. It tastes great the next day too!

• This pairs great with ice cream too.

• If you like a strong almond flavor, add 1-2 drops of almond extract.

• If you want to make a larger batch you can double/triple the recipe. You will obviously need a larger cake pan.