Blueberry Almond Cake (Gluten Free)

Blueberry Almond Cake (Gluten Free)

Serves: Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 1 packet (100 g) ground almonds (almond meal)
  • 3/4 cup SPLENDA® Granular
  • 2/3 cup polenta
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 tsp almond extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup low fat whipping cream (to serve)

Method

In bowl, whisk together ground almonds, all but 2 tsp of the SPLENDA® Granular, polenta, baking powder and salt; set aside.

In separate bowl, beat butter with almond extract until light. Beat in eggs, one at a time, and beating well after each addition. Add in sour cream. Stir in almond mixture. Fold in blueberries.

 

Pour into greased and baking-paper-lined 9 inch (1.5 L) round cake pan. Bake in 180°C oven for 35 minutes or until wooden tooth pick inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool on rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan; let cool completely.

In bowl, whip cream; fold in remaining SPLENDA® Granular. Serve a dollop of whipped cream over cake.

Nutritional Information

Per serve

Fat 2 g (sat fat 1g)
Carbohydrate 18 g
Protein 8 g
Fibre 3 g
Sugars 2 g
Energy 1373 kj (327 cal)

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