Description
Citrusy Mediterranean sunshine sparkles through this lemon coconut almond cake, blending classic Mediterranean flavors with delightful textures. Sweet almond flour and zesty lemon create a perfect harmony you’ll want to savor slice by slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein and Fat Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 150 grams (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter
Dry Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups almond meal (ground almond)
- 0.75 cup caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- 0.75 cup desiccated coconut (finely shredded unsweetened coconut)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cooking/kosher salt
- 0.25 cup flaked almonds (optional)
Flavor and Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking vessel by creating a non-stick environment using butter or cooking spray, then line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a spacious microwave-safe mixing bowl, gently liquefy the butter and allow it to cool to room temperature, preventing egg scrambling.
- Incorporate eggs, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar into the melted butter, whisking vigorously until the mixture transforms into a smooth, homogeneous liquid.
- Gradually fold in the almond meal, ensuring even distribution, then introduce salt and baking powder to enhance the cake’s structural integrity.
- Integrate shredded coconut and freshly grated lemon zest, stirring carefully to distribute aromatic ingredients throughout the batter.
- Transfer the silky mixture into the prepared pan, creating an even surface with a spatula.
- Delicately scatter sliced almonds across the top, providing a decorative and crunchy textural element.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake until the cake develops a golden-brown exterior and a wooden skewer emerges clean when inserted.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to rest inside the pan for initial cooling, which helps prevent structural collapse.
- Carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack, permitting complete cooling before slicing and serving to ensure optimal texture and flavor development.
Notes
- Perfectly moist and light, this dessert transforms simple ingredients into a stunning treat that impresses without complicated techniques.
- Ideal for afternoon tea, picnics, or casual gatherings where you want a dessert that feels both elegant and comfortingly homemade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg