This light and moist raspberry & almond cake is completely dairy-free and naturally delicious! It has a delicate almond flavor, bursts of juicy raspberries, and a soft, nutty texture. Perfect for afternoon tea or a special occasion!
🌿 Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (180g) almond flour (ground almonds)
- ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour (or a gluten-free blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (150g) coconut sugar (or regular sugar)
- 3 large eggs (or flax eggs for a vegan option*)
- ½ cup (120ml) almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- ⅓ cup (80ml) coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional, for extra almond flavor)
- 1 cup (125g) fresh or frozen raspberries (do not thaw if frozen)
- ¼ cup (25g) sliced almonds (for topping)
🔥 Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan – Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8-inch (20cm) cake pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Mix Wet Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
- Combine – Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Raspberries – Gently fold in the raspberries, keeping a few for decoration.
- Bake – Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and extra raspberries. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve – Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
✨ Tips & Variations:
- Vegan Option: Replace eggs with 3 flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water per egg, let sit for 5 min).
- Extra Flavor: Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon or a pinch of cardamom for a warm touch.
- Serving Suggestion: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with dairy-free icing for extra sweetness!
Enjoy your dairy-free, nutty, and fruity almond cake! 🍰💖
