Heart-Healthy Gluten-Free Pound Cake
Delight your taste buds while prioritizing health with this Heart-Healthy Gluten-Free Pound Cake, a wholesome twist on a classic dessert. Made with nutrient-rich almond flour, coconut flour, and extra-virgin olive oil, this cake is naturally gluten-free and packed with healthy fats. Sweetened with pure maple syrup and infused with vibrant lemon zest and juice, each slice bursts with bright, refreshing flavor. Perfectly moist and tender thanks to a careful blend of ingredients, this cake is ideal for anyone seeking a guilt-free treat. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to perfection in under an hour, it’s an effortless dessert or snack that pairs beautifully with fresh berries or a dollop of Greek yogurt. Enjoy a nourishing dessert that’s as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups blanched almond flour
- 0.25 cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
- 4 units large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to ensure there are no lumps.
In another bowl, whisk together the olive oil and maple syrup until well combined.
Add eggs one at a time to the oil mixture, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve the cake slices plain or with your favorite heart-healthy toppings, such as fresh berries or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2956 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 246.0 g | 315% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 2177 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.5 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.3 g | ||
| Protein | 68.4 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 728 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2068 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
