Gluten-Free Lemon Express Cake
Indulge in a zesty delight with our Gluten-Free Lemon Express Cake that's ready in a flash—just 3 minutes! Made with vibrant lemon juice and almond flour, this cake is not only a burst of flavor but also a guilt-free treat. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Prep
2
min
Cook
3
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 2 eggs
- 120g of lime-lemon yogurt (or natural yogurt + juice of ½ lemon) (4.24 oz)optionalnatural yogurt + juice of ½ lemon
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 5g of baking powder (0.18 oz)
- 50g of rice flour (0.4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all the ingredients together.
- 2
Microwave on high for 3 minutes and enjoy a juicy cake at any time.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Microwave at 70% power instead of high to prevent the edges from overcooking while the center remains underdone, as microwaves heat unevenly and gluten-free batters set more quickly.technique70% power
- ✓Let the cake rest for 2-3 minutes after microwaving to allow steam to redistribute moisture throughout the crumb and prevent a gummy texture common in gluten-free baking.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Use a microwave-safe ceramic or glass dish rather than plastic, as these materials heat more evenly and won't create hot spots that cause uneven cooking in quick breads.equipment
- ✓Add 1-2 tablespoons of ground almonds or xanthan gum (0.5% of flour weight) to improve structure since gluten-free flours lack binding proteins that create cake structure.ingredient0.5% of flour weight
- ✓Pierce the cake with a toothpick at the 2-minute mark and continue in 30-second intervals if needed, as microwave cooking times vary dramatically based on wattage (700W vs 1000W can differ by 60 seconds).timing30-second intervals
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Prep
2
min
Cook
3
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
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Gluten-Free Lemon Express Cake
Indulge in a zesty delight with our Gluten-Free Lemon Express Cake that's ready in a flash—just 3 minutes! Made with vibrant lemon juice and almond flour, this cake is not only a burst of flavor but also a guilt-free treat. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 2 eggs
- 120g of lime-lemon yogurt (or natural yogurt + juice of ½ lemon) (4.24 oz)optionalnatural yogurt + juice of ½ lemon
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 5g of baking powder (0.18 oz)
- 50g of rice flour (0.4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all the ingredients together.
- 2
Microwave on high for 3 minutes and enjoy a juicy cake at any time.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Microwave at 70% power instead of high to prevent the edges from overcooking while the center remains underdone, as microwaves heat unevenly and gluten-free batters set more quickly.technique70% power
- ✓Let the cake rest for 2-3 minutes after microwaving to allow steam to redistribute moisture throughout the crumb and prevent a gummy texture common in gluten-free baking.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Use a microwave-safe ceramic or glass dish rather than plastic, as these materials heat more evenly and won't create hot spots that cause uneven cooking in quick breads.equipment
- ✓Add 1-2 tablespoons of ground almonds or xanthan gum (0.5% of flour weight) to improve structure since gluten-free flours lack binding proteins that create cake structure.ingredient0.5% of flour weight
- ✓Pierce the cake with a toothpick at the 2-minute mark and continue in 30-second intervals if needed, as microwave cooking times vary dramatically based on wattage (700W vs 1000W can differ by 60 seconds).timing30-second intervals