Description
Bright, citrusy, and tender, this Gluten-Free Lemon Almond Loaf is bursting with zesty flavor and soft, nutty texture. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix almond flour and baking powder.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet, stirring until just combined.
- Pour batter into the lined pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds evenly on top.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy as is or with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the loaf tender.
- Let the loaf cool fully before slicing for clean cuts.
- Add blueberries or poppy seeds for fun variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: gluten-free lemon almond loaf, almond flour loaf, lemon loaf cake, gluten free baking, healthy loaf cake