Description
A moist, tender birthday cake made with almond flour, Greek yogurt, and honey as a sweetener. This refined-carb-free recipe avoids added sugar while delivering a balanced flavor and light texture perfect for celebrating special occasions.
Ingredients
1½ cups almond flour
3 large eggs
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
¾ cup raw honey
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Grease 8-inch round cake pan with coconut oil
Whisk almond flour, baking powder, sea salt in a bowl
Beat eggs in a separate bowl with electric mixer for 2 minutes
Whisk in honey, then Greek yogurt and vanilla extract
Fold wet ingredients into dry in three additions
Pour batter into pan and tap to release air bubbles
Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and toothpick comes out clean
Cool completely in pan before removing with cake lifter
Notes
Add honey gradually if using fruit preserves for customizable sweetness
Let cake rest 15 minutes before slicing for optimal texture
Room-temperature eggs ensure smooth batter
Use an oven thermometer to verify temperature for even baking
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
