Gluten-Free Almond and Coconut Cake
Inspired by https://bakeplaysmile.com/gluten-free-almond-and-coconut-cake/ with updates by Dolci D'Amira Ingredients ▢ 200 g butter unsalted ▢ 4 eggs ▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract ▢ 180 g (1 ½ cups) almond meal ▢ 70 g (⅔ cup) desiccated coconut ▢ ¼ tsp salt ▢ 200 g (1 ¼ cups) caster sugar ▢ 30 g (2 tbs) flaked almonds ▢ icing sugar to dust over the top Instructions Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease and line a 20cm round spring form cake tin with baking paper and set aside. Place the butter into a large microwave-safe bowl. Melt in microwave or stovetop. Allow to cool slightly. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat with hand-held beaters or a stand mixer until combined. Add the almond meal, coconut, salt and caster sugar and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin. Sprinkle the flaked almonds over the top and bake for 50 minutes or until cake springs back when pressed. Allow to cool in the pan. Dust with ici
