Gluten-Free Simple Italian Cake

Here’s a Gluten-Free Simple Italian Cake recipe — soft, light, and just sweet enough. Perfect for afternoon tea or breakfast!

🌿 Gluten-Free Simple Italian Cake

A soft, moist almond-vanilla cake with a tender crumb — naturally gluten-free and classically simple.

🧾 Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour (finely ground)

• ¾ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream

• ½ cup olive oil (or neutral oil)

• 3 large eggs (room temp)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional but lovely)

• 1½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8-inch round or loaf pan with parchment.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, yogurt, and oil until smooth.

3. In another bowl, mix the almond flour, gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Pour into prepared pan. Smooth the top.

6. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.

🍋 Optional Toppings:

• Fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream

• Sliced almonds before baking

• Orange glaze for a citrusy twist