Description

Fluffy, nutty, and zesty—this naturally gluten-free cake is layered with creamy ricotta and bright lemon curd. It’s light as air, gently sweetened with honey, and topped with toasted almonds for a dreamy bite that melts in your mouth. A sunshiny treat perfect for spring gatherings or cozy moments with tea.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Almond Cake:

1 ½ cups almond flour 🌰
3 large eggs, room temperature 🥚
½ cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
Zest of 2 lemons 🍋
2 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt

For the Ricotta Layer:

250g ricotta cheese
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup 🍯
½ tsp vanilla extract

For the Topping:

⅓ cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
Sliced almonds, toasted
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Lemon slices, for garnish 🍋

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Instructions

Preheat & Prep 🔥
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a round cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
Make the Cake Batter 🍋
In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar for about 3 minutes until pale and fluffy. Add lemon zest, juice, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir gently until combined.
Bake the Base ✨
Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely in the pan.
Whip the Ricotta 🍯
Beat ricotta, honey, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth. Chill briefly if it’s too soft to spread.
Assemble the Layers 🧁
Spread ricotta mixture over the cooled cake. Spoon the lemon curd over the top and swirl it gently with a knife for a marbled effect.

Garnish & Chill ❄️
Top with toasted sliced almonds, a dusting of powdered sugar, and lemon slices. Refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

This cake is naturally gluten-free and best served chilled.

For a richer texture, let the cake sit at room temp for 10 minutes before serving.

Try orange zest and marmalade for a twist!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 235
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 65mg