Almond Flour Cake

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Prepare an 9-inch round pan with butter (dairy-free if desired) or coconut oil. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the sugar into the bottom of the pan.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, beat together the egg yolks, ¼ cup of the sugar and the vanilla until smooth.

4. 4

   Using an electric mixer or stand mixer, whip the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Slowly beat in the remaining ¼ cup sugar. Set aside.

5. 5

   Whisk together the dry ingredients—flours, baking powder and salt—and add to the egg yolks. Stir together to form a thick dough.

6. 6

   Fold in the egg whites, ½ cup at a time, incorporating them fully between each addition. The final addition should result in a smooth, fluffy batter.

7. 7

   Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Bake the cake on the center rack for 30 to 35 minutes, until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the sides, then turn the cake out onto a serving plate.

9. 9

   Dust with powdered sugar and top with Blue Diamond Blanched Sliced Almonds.