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Moist Almond Flour Birthday Cake Recipe with Easy Whipped Vanilla Frosting

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A moist and tender almond flour birthday cake paired with a light and fluffy whipped vanilla frosting, perfect for celebrations and suitable for gluten-free diets.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (240g) almond flour, finely ground
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (113g) honey or pure maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) unsweetened almond milk or any milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup (240ml) cold heavy cream
  • ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extra vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, and sea salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat eggs with honey or maple syrup until smooth and slightly frothy, about 2 minutes. Add almond milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter, mixing gently.
  4. Slowly fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients with a spatula until no dry flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and tap pans lightly to release air bubbles.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Start checking at 23 minutes.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  8. Chill a mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10 minutes. Pour cold heavy cream into the bowl, add powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste or extract. Beat on medium-high until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  9. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of whipped frosting over the top. Add the second layer, then frost the top and sides smoothly. Decorate with toasted almond slices or fresh berries if desired.
  10. Chill the assembled cake for 30 minutes before serving to let the frosting set and flavors meld.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and moist. Use room temperature eggs for better structure and moisture. Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the frosting to achieve the perfect airy texture. Cool the cake completely before frosting to prevent melting. For dairy-free, substitute butter and heavy cream with coconut oil and coconut cream, but frosting will be denser.

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Keywords: almond flour cake, gluten-free cake, birthday cake, whipped vanilla frosting, moist cake, dairy-free option, low-carb dessert

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