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gluten free almond coconut lime cake

Gluten Free Almond Coconut Cake

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A gluten cake with almond flour, coconut, and lime zest. Simple and easy recipe that you really can't go wrong with.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Cake
Cuisine Australian
Servings 10 pieces

Ingredients
  

  • 1 and 3/4 cups almond flour
  • 2/3 cup desiccated coconut
  • 180 grams unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • zest of 2-3 limes
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar loosely packed
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 tablespoons almond flakes

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180 C / 350 F
  • Grease a 9" cake pan with some butter
  • In a bowl, mix together the almond flour, coconut, and brown sugar
  • Add lime zest to this mixture and stir well to combine. Lime adds a beautiful flavour to the cake so please don't skimp on it
  • Add melted and cooled butter to the above
  • Mix gently to combine
  • Add vanilla and salt and mix again
  • Add the eggs and beat again until you get a smooth mixture. You can also beat the eggs separately in a small bowl and add to the batter at this stage which is probably what I'd do if I made this almond cake again
  • Transfer to the greased cake tray.
  • Smoothen the top and gently tap the cake pan on the kitchen counter to let out any air bubbles.
  • Add almond flakes on top evenly.
  • Bake in pre-heated oven for 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out with moist crumbs
  • Cool completely, cut, and serve

Notes

  • You can also use orange or lemon zest if you don't have limes handy
  • The almond flakes on top can be replaced with chocolate chips, remember to use gluten free ones if you want the cake to be gluten-free
  • Increase or decrease the lime to your preference
  • You can also make a mixture of 3 tablespoons lime juice mixed with 6 tablespoons icing sugar and pour over the cake after poking holes, gives a lovely tangy finish to the cake
  • This cake packs well so it's perfect for picnics. Just make sure to cook completely before cutting
Keyword gluten free almond cake