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A freshly baked vegan spanish almond cake.

Vegan Spanish Almond Cake

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Vegan Spanish Almond Cake is dense and sweet with a strong almond flavor. This naturally gluten-free cake is a decadent plant-based dessert.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 466
Author Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 5 Tablespoons Ground Flax
  • 10 Tablespoons Water
  • ¾ Cup Date Sugar
  • ½ Cup Date Syrup or Maple Syrup
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ Teaspoon Almond Extract
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • 2 ½ Cups Blanched Almond Flour
  • Cup Sliced Almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Make the flax eggs. Combine the flax seeds with the water and let sit in the fridge for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the date sugar, date syrup, flax eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Whisk vigorously until well combined.
  • Add the almond flour and whisk until incorporated.
  • Press the batter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle with the sliced almonds.
  • Bake until deeply browned and the crust feels firm when gently pressed, 35-45 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes.
  • Run a knife around the edges of the cake, then invert on to a plate. Remove the pan and parchment then re-invert the cake onto a serving plate. Let cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe was adapted from a Milk Street recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 2mg