Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2/3 cup tapioca flour
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup lightly packed finely grated lemon zest (from 2 organic lemons)
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 3/4 cup coconut cream
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the cake evenly.
- Prepare Pan: Generously grease a 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut flour, baking powder, sea salt, ground coriander, nutmeg, and grated lemon zest. Stir well to distribute all the spices and zest evenly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut cream, maple syrup, and the eggs until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Cream Butter: Using an electric mixer, beat the unsalted butter on medium speed until it becomes light and smooth, which aerates the butter and helps with the cake’s texture.
- Alternate Adding Ingredients: Slowly add the dry flour mixture and wet cream mixture to the butter in alternating thirds: first 1/3 of the flour mixture, followed by 1/2 of the cream mixture, then another 1/3 flour mixture, the remaining cream mixture, and finally the last of the flour mixture. Mix just until blended to avoid overworking the batter.
- Pour Batter: Pour the combined batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
- Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes to firm up before taking it out to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Serve and Store: Serve the cake immediately or wrap leftovers tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Ensure eggs and butter are at room temperature to help with better mixing and texture.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey if preferred, but it will affect the flavor slightly.
- This cake is best enjoyed fresh but can be frozen for up to a month wrapped tightly.
- Using organic lemons for zest ensures a clean, bright flavor without bitterness from the pith.
- Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to avoid a dense cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Gluten Free