{"id":17081,"date":"2020-09-26T07:17:22","date_gmt":"2020-09-26T13:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/easy-recipe-for-almond-flour-cake-with-figs-cardamom-gluten-free-dairy-free-vegan-option\/"},"modified":"2020-09-26T07:17:22","modified_gmt":"2020-09-26T13:17:22","slug":"easy-recipe-for-almond-flour-cake-with-figs-cardamom-gluten-free-dairy-free-vegan-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/easy-recipe-for-almond-flour-cake-with-figs-cardamom-gluten-free-dairy-free-vegan-option\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Recipe For Almond Flour Cake with Figs & Cardamom (Gluten-free, dairy-free + vegan option)"},"content":{"rendered":"

This recipe for almond flour cake with fresh figs is spiced with cardamom and comes with a wonderful coconut glaze! Flourless, dairy-free, refined sugar-free and gluten-free! Vegan Option included. <\/em><\/p>\n

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This recipe for almond flour cake features fresh figs and hints of cardamom and orange!<\/h2>\n

Get ready to develop a full-blown obsession with cardamom. It will all start with this recipe for almond flour cake<\/p>\n

The moist crumb and buttery texture, the hint of orange peel and warming spices, the sweet vanilla, and coconut icing. Hmmm! <\/p>\n

The cardamom will hit your tastebuds and will make you feel all cozy inside – the cake equivalent of a big soft blanket wrapping itself around you.<\/p>\n

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The beautiful colors in this almond flour cake will make you want to serve it at every special occasion. I mean anything topped with fresh figs is just a stunner, right? Minimal effort, maximum effect.<\/p>\n

For this recipe for almond flour cake, I used a combination of gluten-free flours: organic brown rice flour and my favorite, Bob\u2019s Red Mill Almond Flour. Don’t mess with that combo, cake wizards – there’s method behind the madness.  Almond flour provides moisture and balances out the dense texture of the rice flour. <\/p>\n

Almond Flour vs Almond Meal<\/h2>\n

A frequently asked question is what the main difference between almond flour and almond meal is. Let’s take a second to understand. Almond meal is usually made from ground almond with the skin while almond flour is made from those without skin. For my baking, I prefer to use almond flour in my gluten-free cakes and muffins because it\u2019s finely ground and it gives them the baked goods the most delicious buttery texture. It\u2019s also pretty high and protein and low in carbs, making it a healthy alternative to traditional baking flours.<\/p>\n

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Vegan Coconut Milk Icing<\/h2>\n

Shall we talk about the icing? That\u2019s vegan coconut milk icing. Oh so good. You can make it with icing sugar or with swerve icing sugar to cut back on sugar. <\/p>\n

The icing gives this cake an extra flair and topped with fresh figs it makes it worthy of the fall holidays. That said, you can substitute any other nut milk.<\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t tried baking with cardamom, I hope this easy almond flour cake recipe encourages you to give a chance. It\u2019s the perfect sweet treat for fall and winter and I have a feeling you\u2019re going to love it as much I do!<\/p>\n

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Can this loaf cake recipe be made vegan? <\/h2>\n

I made this with Chia Eggs instead of regular eggs once and it came out great!<\/p>\n

Which oil shall I use for this almond flour cake recipe? <\/h2>\n

Use whatever oil you typically bake with! Olive oil, sunflower oil, melted butter, coconut oil, etc. If you use coconut oil I would add it into the bowl last, rather than add it to the blender because it will solidify.<\/p>\n

Can I use regular yogurt? <\/h2>\n

I have not tested the recipe for almond flour cake with dairy yogurt so I can\u2019t confirm if it works the same as non-dairy. Dairy is much more acidic so that could interfere with the leavening agents. <\/p>\n

More gluten-free cakes and bakes: <\/h3>\n