Fluffy and Nutty Almond Layer Cake
Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik
Here, a substantial proportion of almond flour in the batter results in a dessert that strikes a balance between a fluffy American cake and a hearty European torte.
Easy Lemon Ricotta Cake
Serious Eats / Maureen Celestine
With bright notes of citrus and richness from ricotta, this subtly sweet cake is what we want to eat for breakfast every day.
Gâteau Basque
Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez
The grown-up version of a Pop-Tart, gâteau Basque combines elements of a cookie, a tart, and a pie, with a filling of pastry cream or cherry jam.
Honey Vanilla Almond Cake
Serious Eats / Jennifer Latham
This almond cake is light, tender, and incredibly easy to make.
Continue to 5 of 7 belowGluten-Free Chocolate Almond Strawberry Cheesecake Tart
Serious Eats
In this recipe, a crunchy almond-and-cocoa crust is topped with cream cheese, strawberry jam, and fresh strawberries.
Gluten-Free Maple Almond Cornbread
Serious Eats / Elizabeth Barbone
This cornbread is for anyone on a gluten-free diet—just be sure to use a certified gluten-free cornmeal. Maple syrup adds a hint of sweetness.
Gluten-Free Almond-Maple Granola Clusters
Serious Eats
Thanks to almond flour, this sweet granola contains a little almond flavor in each bite.
7 Nutty Almond Flour Recipes For Breakfast and Dessert
Some are gluten-free, some aren't, but all are delicious.
Published June 11, 2024
Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez
Almond flour is nothing more than very finely ground almonds. While it's not always an appropriate substitute for all-purpose flour, in the right recipe, almond flour adds flavor, texture, and in some cases, helps make a standard recipe gluten-free. From decadent cakes to sweet breakfasts, this collection of recipes showcases almond flour in crusts, batter, and crunchy granola. So what are you waiting for? It's time to get nuts about almond flour.