Low Fat Almond Cake
Indulge in the delicate, nutty flavors of this Low Fat Almond Cake, a dessert that's as light as it is satisfying. Crafted with a blend of almond flour and all-purpose flour, this cake achieves a moist yet airy texture without relying on heavy fats, making it a guilt-free treat. Sweetened with just the right amount of sugar and infused with aromatic vanilla and almond extracts, every bite is subtly fragrant and naturally delightful. This easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, using egg whites and low-fat milk to keep it both fluffy and heart-healthy. Perfect for afternoon tea, a light dessert, or even as a snack, this low-fat almond cake serves 8 and is best enjoyed with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 150 grams Almond flour
- 50 grams All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 100 grams Sugar
- 4 large Egg whites
- 125 milliliters Low-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
Step 3
In another bowl, beat the sugar and egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until frothy, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add low-fat milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the egg whites and sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until everything is well incorporated.
Step 5
Gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Step 6
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve. Enjoy your light and fluffy low-fat almond cake!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (571.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1596.2 |
| Total Fat 78.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1547.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 182.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 112.5g | |
| Protein 55.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 52.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 495.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 279.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories