
Almond Lemon Coconut Cake

- 2 cups finely ground almond flour (sifted)
- 1/3 cup tapioca flour
- 1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. lemon zest
- 3 large eggs
Optional
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- Dusting powdered sugar
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare 8-inch round cake pan by lightly greasing and line bottom with parchment paper.
- In large bowl, whisk together almond flour, tapioca flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In separate medium bowl, whisk eggs, maple syrup, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla and almond extract until smooth.
- Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pan and smooth top. Top with sliced almonds, if using. Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Do not slice cake until it has completely cooled.
- Dust top with powdered sugar prior to serving, if desired.