delightful Almond Cake without any fuss

This is one of those throw-it-together, impossible-to-mess-up cakes that tastes like you tried way harder than you did.

A Delightful Almond Cake (No Fuss, No Mixer)

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour

• ½ cup sugar (or honey/maple syrup)

• 3 eggs

• ¼ cup melted butter or olive oil

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• Optional: sliced almonds, powdered sugar

How to make it

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

2. Grease a small cake pan or line with parchment

3. Whisk everything together in one bowl

4. Pour into pan, sprinkle almonds on top if using

5. Bake 25–30 minutes, until golden and set

6. Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, enjoy

Why this cake is a favorite

• Naturally gluten-free

• Moist, tender crumb

• Light almond aroma, not heavy or dense

• Works for breakfast, dessert, or “just one more slice”

Easy upgrades (still no fuss)

• Lemon zest for brightness 🍋

• Orange blossom water for bakery vibes

• A spoon of yogurt for extra moisture

• Serve with berries or a dollop of whipped cream

Storage

• Keeps 3 days at room temp

• Freezes beautifully

If you want, I can:

• make it dairy-free

• turn it into a one-pan loaf

• or reduce the sugar without killing the texture