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 minutesmins
Cook Time 35 minutesmins
Total Time 50 minutesmins
Servings 6
Calories 466
Author Elizabeth
Ingredients
5TablespoonsGround Flax
10TablespoonsWater
¾CupDate Sugar
½CupDate Syrup or Maple Syrup
1TeaspoonVanilla Extract
½TeaspoonAlmond Extract
½TeaspoonSalt
2 ½CupsBlanched Almond Flour
⅓CupSliced 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.