Almond Flour Cake

This light and fluffy almond flour cake is flavored simply with almond extract and orange zest. Whipped egg whites give this gluten-free cake a light texture.

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest, plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup raw sliced almonds
  • sifted confectioners’ sugar for garnish