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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Almond Pistachio Cake

Name: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Almond Pistachio Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1½ cups almond flour; ¼ cup coconut flour; ½ tsp baking soda; ¼ tsp sea salt; 3 large eggs (room temperature); ½ cup maple syrup or agave nectar; ¼ cup melted coconut oil (or avocado oil); 1½ tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp lemon zest (optional); 2 tbsp chopped raw pistachios (unsalted); Powdered sugar substitute (such as monk fruit powdered sweetener or sifted coconut sugar), for dusting

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Difficulty: Easy

Serves:

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 35 Minutes

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June 25, 2025 by Chef Molly

A soft and tender almond cake with a delicate crumb, this dessert is perfect for any occasion. It's naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free—topped with chopped pistachios and a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish.

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What You’ll Need:

1½ cups almond flour
¼ cup coconut flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp sea salt
3 large eggs (room temperature)
½ cup maple syrup or agave nectar
¼ cup melted coconut oil (or avocado oil)
1½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
2 tbsp chopped raw pistachios (unsalted)
Powdered sugar substitute (such as monk fruit powdered sweetener or sifted coconut sugar), for dusting

Prepration for:Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Almond Pistachio Cake

Step 1/9

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Step 2/9

Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3/9

Whisk wet ingredients in a separate bowl: eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.

Step 4/9

Combine wet and dry ingredients, and stir until just incorporated. Do not overmix.

Step 5/9

Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 6/9

Sprinkle chopped pistachios evenly over the top.

Step 7/9

Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Step 8/9

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9/9

Dust with powdered sugar alternative before serving.

Chef's Tips & Notes

Tips: For extra flavor, serve with dairy-free whipped cream or a spoon of coconut yogurt and fresh berries. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Almond Pistachio Cake

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Whisk wet ingredients in a separate bowl: eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.

Step 4

Combine wet and dry ingredients, and stir until just incorporated. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 6

Sprinkle chopped pistachios evenly over the top.

Step 7

Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Step 8

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Dust with powdered sugar alternative before serving.

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