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Almond Cake with Greek Yogurt Frosting

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by Lindsay Cotter Published: Jun 24, 2021

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This Berry Almond Cake with Greek Yogurt Frosting is made with almond flour and Greek yogurt for a dessert that is gluten-free and grain-free. When paired with the delicious yogurt frosting, it’s a lightened up cake recipe you can feel good about eating. Serve it at parties, or as a satisfying dessert! 

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Berry Delicious Almond Cake

Do you ever get moments of baking inspiration? For me, they happen about once or twice a year. This year, the result was this beautiful and bright almond cake! In all honesty, I am not much of a baker. Instead, I’m more of a no-baker or maybe a bowl maker? However, once in a while I get an itch to make or should I say bake something pretty like my Naked Almond Flour Chocolate Cake, this Earl Grey Tea Loaf Cake, and a Chocolate Christmas Cake, but I don’t just follow the traditional recipes! Instead, I do my darndest to make my sweets healthy(ish) and, of course, always gluten-free.

While it’s fun once in a while, let me tell you, this kind of baking is not easy! Maybe that’s why I only attempt it a few times a year? No matter how you’re trying to alter a recipe whether it’s gluten-free, paleo, vegan, or all of the above, these sweets all require multiple tests and ingredient alterations before you find the “perfect” recipe. Lucky for me, the inspiration for this almond cake recipe came at 6 am on a Monday morning. Thus, making the layers for this gluten-free cake recipe began!

Close up image of a slice of almond cake with yogurt frosting being pulled from the pan, garnished with berries.

After 3 rounds and lots of decision making, I finally decided the first version was the best. Go figure, huh. Made with a berry Greek yogurt frosting, think of this recipe as Strawberries n’ Cream meets shortcake. I’ve tossed around a few different names including almond cake, yogurt cake, and gluten-free cake. I don’t know which one to choose, but what I do know is that no matter what you want to call this recipe, it’s completely delicious! 

So, ready to get baking? 

Main Ingredients & Why They’re Important for a Gluten-Free Cake

Given that we’re making an almond flour cake from scratch, the ingredient list is really pretty small, but each item is crucial to the success of this recipe! Take a look below to double-check that you’ve got all the core ingredients you need before you get started in the kitchen. 

Overhead view of ingredients for almond cake with yogurt frosting on silver baking sheet.

Eggs – It wouldn’t be a cake recipe without eggs! Full of protein and healthy fats, they help hold the ingredients together while also adding structure, flavor, and leavening.

Sugar – Without sugar, your cake would taste a whole lot like you just mashed up some almonds and mixed it with berries. I used raw sugar or coconut sugar for this recipe, but baking Stevia or monk fruit sugar can be substituted as well. Just note that the texture of the cake will slightly change. 

Greek Yogurt – The crucial component of the berry frosting, Greek yogurt can also be added to your almond cake in order to keep it moist. 

Did you know? Greek yogurt is high in protein and rich in probiotics that help to feed the good bacteria in your gut and regulate your digestion! 

Berries – The use of berries adds a sweet  taste to your cake without the need for excessive amounts of sugar. It’s also the reason for the fun bright pink color. Plus, berries of all kinds are loaded with fiber and antioxidants that help improve your gut-health. 

Blanched Almond Flour – Almond flour is the perfect gluten-free alternative for all your baking needs. Made from healthy fats, it adds a creaminess to the taste and helps provide the cake’s structure.  Be sure to use blanched almond flour! It’s much lighter in texture and perfect for grain free cakes! More on that below.

Greek Yogurt Frosting

Overhead view pink Greek yogurt frosting in white bowl with spoon.

Sure, regular frosting is good, but have you ever had yogurt frosting? Trust me, it’s so much better! Not only is it full of protein, it also provides a great sweet and tangy flavor for a low carb alternative full of flavor. Plus, it’s super simple to make and uses only 5 ingredients.

Pro-Tip: strain the yogurt before making the frosting! This will remove any remaining whey and make whipping the butter and sugar a breeze.  Also, be sure to use a 2% or whole milk Greek yogurt, not fat free as it can become too watery.

Tips for natural food coloring! Whip in a smidge of strawberry jam or even cherry juice! It creates a beautiful pink! For this almond cake, I blended a few strawberries into the frosting, but any berry you prefer would work just as well If you’re looking for a natural food dye, I recommend this brand.

The Best Baking Tips for Gluten-Free Yogurt Cake

To make sure you get an incredibly moist and super fluffy almond cake with a sweet Greek yogurt frosting, I’m going to give you a few of my top-secret baking tips! 

If you live in a dry climate or altitude, add a tablespoon (or two) of Greek yogurt to the cake batter to prevent it from drying out. 

Overhead view of berry almond cake batter in a bowl.

Do you have trouble getting your cake out of the pan once it’s done baking? Gently scrape a knife around the edges of the almond cake to help release it, and remove it from the springform pan with ease! 

Overhead view almond flour cake batter in round springform cake pan.
Overhead view freshly baked almond flour cake in round springform cake pan.

Almond Flour vs. All-Purpose or Gluten-Free Flour…What’s the Difference? 

While all flour types can be used to achieve similar results, there are pretty stark differences between them and how they are used. 

For example, almond flour is made out of ground almonds. They are blanched, boiled, and their skins are removed before they are ground and sifted into a flour. 

Note: Almond meal is made from grinding almonds with their skin still intact and has a coarser texture than almond flour. They are not interchangeable in most recipes. 

Meanwhile, all-purpose flour is milled from either hard wheat or a blend of hard and soft wheats. It is suitable for making nearly any baked good, but isn’t always gut-friendly as it does contain gluten. 

Similar to all-purpose flour, gluten-free flour is made out of grains. However, as the name suggests, it does not contain gluten and does not contain wheat. Instead, gluten-free flour is made out of a variety of ingredients including rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, and sorghum flour just to name a few. 

Overhead close up image of almond cake with berry frosting, garnished with fresh berries.

Due to the different consistencies, the amount of flour needed for a specific recipe will vary from flour to flour. To make conversions easy, take a look here. 

How to Separate Eggs with Ease

Often, it seems like everyone has their own special tip or trick to separate eggs from their egg whites. Today, I’m going to teach you how to do it with ease! No more struggling to pick out the bright yellow yolk or wasting whole eggs. 

First, make sure you crack your egg on a flat surface like a tabletop or cutting board instead of on the rim of the bowl. This will prevent any tiny shell pieces from falling into your cake. 

woman holding cracked egg and separating egg yolk
An egg yolk on counter with cracked shell in two pieces in background.

Second, gently pull the egg apart without separating the shell completely, and let the yolk naturally fall to one side. 

Then, pull apart the shell, and slowly transfer the yolk from one side of the shell to the other letting the egg whites fall to a bowl below. 

Pro-Tip: For even more peace of mind, separate your eggs while they’re cold and do so one at a time using a separate, smaller bowl. Once separated, add the egg yolks and egg whites to two separate bowls, and start again. Once all the egg yolks have been separated from the whites, let them sit until they reach room temperature before you continue baking. 

Tools You’ll Need

This almond cake recipe is a breeze as long as you have the right tools! Take a look to see what you’ll need. 

  • Large bowl
  • 8-inch or 9 Springform cake tin (9 inch will create a thinner cake but equally delicious)
  • Mixer (stand or handheld)
  • Spatula

Common Questions 

Is flourless cake gluten-free?
Yes! Thanks to the use of almond flour (blanched ground almonds) in place of all-purpose flour, flourless almond yogurt cake is gluten-free. 

How long does almond cake stay fresh?
When stored in an airtight container, almond cake will stay fresh 2-3 days at room temperature or last up to a week when stored in the fridge. 

Can you freeze flourless cake?
Flourless almond cake freezes very well! To do so, simply slice it into pieces, and make sure to wrap them individually before placing them in an airtight container in the freezer. 

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Overhead image of cake being set on the table with a slice removed.

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Almond Cake with Greek Yogurt Frosting


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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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This Almond Cake with Greek Yogurt Frosting is incredibly light and fluffy. A gluten-free cake made simply from eggs, almond flour, and berries. When paired with the delicious berry Greek yogurt frosting, it’s a lightened up cake recipe you can feel good about eating.


Ingredients

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For the Almond Cake

  • 5 eggs, separated and room temperature (see tips below)
  • ¾ cup raw sugar, divided (see notes for other sugar options)
  • 2 –3 Tablespoons mashed berries (ex: raspberry, strawberries, or blackberries) 
  • Optional 1 Tablespoon Greek yogurt (see notes)
  • 1–½ cup blanched almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar 
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt
 

For the Yogurt Frosting

  • 1 cup plain 2% or 5% Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter or refined coconut oil (softened)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar or sugar free powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons strawberry preserves or a ½ teaspoon of natural food coloring to help boost color.
  • Sliced strawberries and raspberries and/or blackberries (any other fruit of choice) to top.
  • Powdered sugar or sugar substitute to sprinkle 
 
 

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Grease a 8-inch springform cake tin and line the bottom with parchment.  Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the egg yolks, ⅓ cup sugar, and berries until smooth.
  4. In small bowl, whisk or sift together the almond flour, and baking powder together in a small bowl. Gently combine with egg yolk mixture until a thick batter is formed.  Set aside. 
  5. In a mixing bowl (or bowl of a stand mixer), add the egg whites. Whisk on medium high speed until stiff peaks form. About 2-3 minutes.
  6. Gradually add the remaining ½ cup of sugar, 1 Tablespoon at a time, letting the batter combine together with the sugar for 15- 20 seconds before adding more. Repeat until all the sugar has been added. They should look stiff and glossy by the end.
  7. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the vinegar, vanilla and salt. Place back on medium to medium-high speed for 1- 2 minutes or until glossy and combined.
  8. Gently fold your almond flour mix into the egg whites. 
  9. Pour into lined cake tin. 
  10. Bake at 350F on the center rack for 20 minutes. Rotate the pan and continue to bake for 8 -12 minutes or until center comes out clean with a toothpick. If center is still not done after 30 minutes, cover with foil and continue to bake for 5 more minutes. 
  11. Remove pan from oven and cool on cooling rack.
  12. While cooling, make your Greek yogurt frosting. *Note: Double the frosting recipe if you want to cover cake or place frosting between the layers*
  13. Place the yogurt and butter in a bowl. Beat together.
  14. Slowly add in powdered sugar, coloring, preserves, and extract. Beat until fluffy and place in fridge until ready to use.
  15. Once cake has cooled, gently scrape a knife around the edges of the cake to help release the cooked cake batter. Then release cake from springform pan.
  16. Spread the icing on top, evenly. Garnish with sliced berries/fruit, and optional powdered sugar. 

Notes

Egg white TIP –  It’s best to separate the eggs while cold, then let them sit to come to room temperature 

Altitude baking TIP – If you live in a dry climate or at altitude, mix an additional 1 Tablespoon Greek yogurt or sour cream in with the egg yolk mixture. 

Sugar Substitutes – Baking stevia or monk fruit sugar may be substituted for raw sugar. Texture will vary. Nutrition below is calculated with sugar free powdered sugar in the frosting.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice with frosting
  • Calories: 253
  • Sugar: 14.6 g
  • Sodium: 98.2 mg
  • Fat: 13.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20.3 g
  • Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 11.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 118.8 mg

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That’s it, ya’ll! Let me know how your cake baking process goes in the comments below. 

Cheers, 

LC


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  1. JESS

    06/25/2021 at 2:43 PM

    Almond cakes are legit my favorite flavor! Then the berries and yogurt frosting just put it over the top, I LOVE IT!

    ★★★★★

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  2. Wilhelmina

    06/25/2021 at 10:07 AM

    This was delicious! The cake has a delicate flavor and the yogurt frosting was the perfect topping.

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      06/25/2021 at 12:27 PM

      So glad! Thanks for feedback!

      Reply
  3. Jen Bryant

    06/25/2021 at 6:05 AM

    AllI have to say is WOW!! This is my new favorite cake!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Vania

    05/02/2020 at 9:22 AM

    Beautifully done Lindsay😊 I think this will be a try for me for Mother’s Day. I have a question. Through out the blog it mentions only almond flour/meal. However in the actual recipe it calls for a blend of almond and tapioca flour. Could I skip the tapioca??

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/02/2020 at 12:40 PM

      Hi Vania! So sorry for the confusion. I think it’s best to combine the almond flour with a starch flour. You could even use oat flour or ground oats or GF all purpose flour in place of the tapioca. If you don’t have any, let me know! We will make it work.;)

      Reply
  5. IAS Coaching In Delhi

    11/27/2019 at 2:18 AM

    This is SO great!

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  6. bloxorz

    08/30/2018 at 4:35 AM

    Thanks for your post! I think there are many other people who are interested in them just like me! How long does it take to complete this article? I have read through other blogs, but they are cumbersome and confusing. I hope you continue to have such quality articles to share! Good luck!

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  7. temple run 3

    08/28/2018 at 10:11 PM

    wow, this cake is delicious, thank you for sharing the way.

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  8. ankita

    12/11/2017 at 5:01 AM

    cake looks tasty

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  9. surveillancekart

    12/11/2017 at 2:31 AM

    Really nice article. dish looks very beautiful.its wonderful to read about it . i am vegetarian. it is for me.

    Reply
  10. ludo king

    09/25/2017 at 5:23 AM

    I was excited to find this site. I wanted to thank you for your time for this wonderful read!! I definitely savored every little bit of it and I have you book marked to check out new things in your web site.

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  11. real madrid logo

    06/04/2017 at 11:52 PM

    It is a great article. You will surely like this also because it is a great stuff, yeah it’s give us lots of interest and pleasure.

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  12. json formatter

    05/27/2017 at 1:25 AM

    This is SO great! I love gluten and berry!

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  13. Bethany

    05/23/2017 at 11:28 PM

    This is the most beautiful cake ever!

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    • Cotter Crunch

      05/24/2017 at 10:17 AM

      Thanks Bethany

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  14. [email protected]

    05/23/2017 at 9:17 AM

    I love gluten and yet I want to eat every single thing you make because it’s just so damn beautiful. Bring on berry season!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      05/23/2017 at 8:05 PM

      I try to make GF somewhat appealing, eh? It’s all about the veggies and fruit really, right?

      Reply
  15. spanish to english

    05/23/2017 at 3:11 AM

    SO sweet! Gotta try this out!

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  16. Julia Mueller

    05/22/2017 at 10:06 PM

    Mega high fives for all the cake testing! Grain-free baking is definitely a challenge! This one looks and sounds amazing! The berry bliss situation sounds soooo refreshing!

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  17. Karly

    05/22/2017 at 5:34 PM

    Holy. Delicious. I mean seriously, that frosting? Can I just get a bowl and a shovel for that? I am obsessed over here!

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    • Cotter Crunch

      05/22/2017 at 10:34 PM

      I will bring a large bowl and shovel. NO prob! 😉

      Reply
  18. Jody - Fit at 59

    05/22/2017 at 2:30 PM

    So beautiful & easy… great for a summer party too!

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  19. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table

    05/22/2017 at 12:42 PM

    It always cracks me up when you say you’re not a baker. Every baked good I’ve seen you post has looked amazing! Including this. I’m not a pink fan either, but this frosting is something I could get on board with. Maybe I can get Vegas to make it…

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    • Cotter Crunch

      05/22/2017 at 2:43 PM

      baha well you know what I mean. Those fancy schmany bakers with all the lace cakes, etc. I can’t. I tried. And dang, why doesn’t someone please invent a gluten free pastry flour… swoon. 😉 GO PINK or GO HOME! kidding. Im tired.

      Reply
  20. Blair

    05/22/2017 at 7:48 AM

    Um, yes…I would totally eat this for breakfast! 🙂 It’s beautiful, and it’s exactly the type of baking for this non-baker!

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    • Cotter Crunch

      05/22/2017 at 10:08 AM

      good! cause I saved you a slice. Or two. 😉 come over!

      Reply
  21. Susie @ Suzlyfe

    05/22/2017 at 6:19 AM

    This SCREAMS spring and summer! ANd you know I don’t do quiet!!

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    • Cotter Crunch

      05/22/2017 at 10:09 AM

      another reason why i love you!

      Reply
  22. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious

    05/22/2017 at 6:03 AM

    I love pink so obviously this is right up my alley. I could use this comfort food right now. Thx again for the chat yesterday.

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    • Cotter Crunch

      05/22/2017 at 7:44 AM

      anytime friend. Always here for you!

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