Eggless Almond Flour Cake (So Soft!)

Our Eggless Almond Flour Cake recipe is soft and flavorful! Impress your guests with this elegant egg-free, gluten-free dessert!

This Eggless Almond Flour Cake recipe is…

• Simple
• Egg-Free
• Vegetarian
• Gluten-Free
• A lovely bake!

Egg Substitutes for Cake

For those with egg allergies, there are many food items that are off-limits. But not this Eggless Almond Flour Cake! Using a combination of potato starch and canola oil, this recipe creates a moist bake with a classic look. Your dinner guests will be dazzled by this beautiful cake and its delicate flavor!

Not only is this almond cake recipe egg-free, it is also gluten-free thanks to the use of almond flour! Almond flour is made from finely ground almonds and contains no gluten, so it is perfect for those with celiacs or those avoiding gluten in their diet. Because it is made of purely almonds, it needs a secondary flour or starch to give it structure when baking. For this circumstance we use potato starch! Potato starch is extracted from potatoes and is used as a thickener in cooking and baking. In our Eggless Almond Flour Cake, potato starch works as a binder and stabilizer – just like eggs!

Canola oil is another star ingredient in this recipe! The oil mimics another characteristic of eggs in that it adds moisture to the cake. Through the hydrating oil, the texture of the cake becomes tender and soft. Feel free to test out other oils to slightly change the flavor. Olive oil would add a deeper flavor profile while a nut oil would enhance the nuttiness.

Ingredients for Eggless Almond Flour Cake

Almond Flour – Use finely ground almond flour for the best cake structure stability. Do not use almond meal! It is much coarser and could cause your cake to collapse.

Potato Starch – Potato starch is used as a both a binder and thickener for the ingredients in this cake. Tapioca or cornstarch will work, as well. Just make sure to look up the conversion measurements.

Sugar – We use granulated sugar as a sweetener. Brown sugar or maple syrup are also great choices, but know that maple syrup will change the texture of the cake.

Baking Powder – Baking powder is one of the leavening agents used for this cake. It helps the batter rise in the oven, yielding a fluffier bake.

Baking Soda – Baking soda is also used to help this Eggless Almond Flour Cake rise. It works hand in hand with the baking powder.

Salt – Only a bit of salt is needed to round out the sweet and nutty flavors!

Milk, dairy or non-dairy – Milk combines all the ingredients and adds moisture. Use your favorite dairy or non-dairy beverage!

Vanilla Paste or Extract – Whatever you have on hand, vanilla paste or extract, will do fine in this recipe. The vanilla flavor compliments the almond so well!

Apple Cider Vinegar – Apple cider vinegar is the stimulating agent that activates the baking powder.

Sliced Almonds – Top your cake with sliced almonds for both an aesthetically pleasing look and delicious crunch!

Powdered Sugar (Topping) – Powdered sugar gives the cake a lovely appearance, as well as adds an extra layer of sweetness.

Variations

Zesty: Add a few tablespoons of lemon zest for a refreshing tartness, perfect for summer!

Berry: Make a powder from blending freeze dried berries, then dust on top of the cake instead of powdered sugar.

Diet compatibility and allergens

Diet	Recipe compatible as written?	Recommended substitutions
Keto	No.	Use keto-approved sweetener & no powdered sugar topping.
Paleo	No.	N/A
Whole30	No.	N/A
Gluten-free	Yes.	N/A
Vegetarian	Yes.	N/A
Vegan	No.	Use non-dairy milk.
Low sodium	No.	Eliminate salt.
Dairy-free	Yes.	N/A
Mediterranean	No.	Sub 1/2 cup honey for the sugar (cake texture will more heavy) & no powdered sugar topping.
Low FODMAP	Yes.	N/A
Atkins	No.	Use Atkins-approved sweetener & no powdered sugar topping.

Allergen	Present in recipe?	Recommended substitutions
Milk	Yes.	Use non-dairy milk.
Eggs	No.	N/A
Fish	No.	N/A
Shellfish	No.	N/A
Tree nuts	No.	N/A
Peanuts	No.	N/A
Wheat (Gluten)	No.	N/A
Soy	No.	N/A
Sesame	No.	N/A

How to Make Eggless Almond Flour Cake

Step One: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prep a cake tin with oil or parchment paper.

Step Two: Mix dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

Step Three: In a separate bowl, mix together wet ingredients.

Step Four: Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix. 

Step Five: Pour cake mix into the prepared pan and top with sliced almonds. Bake in oven for 35 minutes.

Step Six: Let cool 1 hour. Dust with powdered sugar, slice, serve & enjoy!

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