Eggless Almond Milk Cake

I can provide you with a recipe for an eggless almond milk cake. This particular type of cake is perfect for those following egg-free diets or who are allergic. Here’s how to proceed.

Ingredients

• 200 ml of almond milk
• 200 g of self-raising flour or 00 flour with a teaspoon of baking powder
• 150 g of brown sugar
• 80 ml of seed oil or coconut oil
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• A pinch of salt
• Sliced or whole almonds for decoration (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
2. In a bowl, mix together the sifted flour, baking powder (if using 00 flour), sugar, and a pinch of salt.
3. Add the grated lemon zest and mix.
4. In another bowl, emulsify the oil with the almond milk.
5. Combine the liquids with the dry ingredients and stir everything until you get a homogeneous mixture.
6. Butter and flour a cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
7. Pour the batter into the pan and level with a spatula. If you wish, decorate the surface with sliced or whole almonds.
8. Bake for about 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before unmolding.

Curiosity

Almond milk not only adds a delicate flavor but also moisture to the cake, making it pleasantly soft and enjoyable even without the use of eggs. This ingredient is very common in traditional Sicilian cuisine, especially in desserts like marzipan or chilled almond milk to drink.

If you want an Italian alternative to a drink accompaniment, you might try a Vin Santo or a Moscato d’Asti, which pair very well with almond-based sweets. In moderation, of course!