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Gluten Free Lemon Raspberry Cake

A refreshing dessert featuring the bright flavors of lemon and tartness of fresh raspberries, perfect for any occasion and suitable for gluten-free diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups almond flour Choose high-quality almond flour for finer texture.
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Ensure your baking powder is fresh for optimal rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs Let your ingredients come to room temperature for even mixing.
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 unit Zest of 1 lemon Using organic lemons enhances the zest and juice flavors.
  • 1/2 cup poppy seeds
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries Use fresh raspberries for the best flavor and color.
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter For dairy-free version.
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, oat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, lemon juice, and zest until well blended.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold in the poppy seeds and raspberries.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter evenly into the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. While cooling, prepare the frosting by beating together vegan butter, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until fluffy.
  2. Frost the cooled cakes, topping them with fresh raspberries just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 12g

Notes

For a vegan alternative, use flax eggs. Substitute lemons with limes for a twist. Replace raspberries with blueberries or strawberries.

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