Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides with oil or butter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt until well combined and free of lumps.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated monk fruit sweetener until smooth and slightly foamy.
- Whisk in the melted and cooled coconut oil, vinegar, almond milk, vanilla bean paste, 1 teaspoon lemon extract, lemon juice, and grated lemon peel until fully combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined and no dry spots remain. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge, remove from the pan, and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake is fully cool, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese with a hand mixer until very smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered monk fruit sweetener, mixing on low at first, then increasing speed until the frosting is smooth and thick.
- Beat in 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract and 1 teaspoon lemon zest, then add the almond milk and mix until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- Place the cooled cake on a serving plate. Spread the lemon cream cheese frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
- Chill the frosted cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 to 3 hours to allow the frosting to set and the crumb to firm for clean slices.
- Garnish the top with thin lemon slices just before serving. Slice with a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts for neat slices.
Notes
- Make sure the eggs, almond milk, butter, and cream cheese are at room temperature for a smooth batter and lump-free frosting.
- Cool the cake completely before frosting; warm cake will melt the frosting and make it slide.
- For stronger lemon flavor, add a little extra zest rather than more extract to keep the taste bright and natural.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
- Cool the cake completely before frosting; warm cake will melt the frosting and make it slide.
- For stronger lemon flavor, add a little extra zest rather than more extract to keep the taste bright and natural.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
