Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease or line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar substitute with a hand mixer for 2 to 3 minutes until light and slightly fluffy.
- Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla bean paste and lemon zest.
- Add one-third of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low just until combined, then add half of the yogurt and mix briefly.
- Repeat with another third of the dry ingredients, the remaining yogurt, and then the final third of the dry mixture, mixing only until no dry streaks remain.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Bake on the center rack for 18 to 20 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden, the center springs back when gently pressed, and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes, then slice into 4 generous squares and serve warm or at room temperature, plain or with a sugar-free fruit compote or a spoonful of Greek yogurt.
Notes
- Bring eggs, butter, and yogurt to room temperature so the batter mixes smoothly and bakes evenly.
- Do not overmix the batter once you add the flour; this helps keep the cake tender instead of rubbery.
- Start checking for doneness a couple of minutes early, as sugar-free batters can dry out if overbaked.
- Store completely cooled cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze individual pieces for up to 2 months.
- Do not overmix the batter once you add the flour; this helps keep the cake tender instead of rubbery.
- Start checking for doneness a couple of minutes early, as sugar-free batters can dry out if overbaked.
- Store completely cooled cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze individual pieces for up to 2 months.
