Mandarin-Almond Cake (grain-free)

Ali Segersten (author) Dec 02, 2023
GRAIN-FREE MANDARIN ITALIAN ALMOND CAKE-11
MANDARIN-ALMOND CAKE GRAIN-FREE-2
Difficulty
Average Recipe
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Servings
8 slices

This mandarin almond flour cake is a variation of the classic Italian orange-almond cake, only without the sugar! The mandarins are blended whole with the wet ingredients to create an exceptionally moist and citrusy cake. Serve with a cup of spice tea for a nutritious winter dessert.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

2½ cups blanched almond flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoons sea salt

Wet Ingredients

½ pounds satsuma mandarins rinsed
4 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
6 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoons almond extract

Topping

½ cups sliced almonds