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Servings:16Yield:16 piecesJump to Nutrition Facts
Servings:16Yield:16 pieces
Servings:16
Servings:
16
Yield:16 pieces
Yield:
16 pieces
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsCake1cuplow-fat plain yogurt½cupcanola oil½cupgranulated sugar½teaspoonalmond extract½teaspoonvanilla extract⅔cupalmond flour2cupsgluten-free flour blend1teaspoonbaking soda½teaspoonbaking powder½teaspoonsalt¼cuplow-fat milk2tablespoonsbrandy or apple juice for brushing, dividedFilling5cupschopped fresh pineapple⅓cuprum or orange juice2teaspoonsgrated lemon zest2tablespoonslemon juice1tablespoonchia seeds1tablespoonlight agave syrupPinch of saltFrosting¼cup(1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into pieces¼cupvegetable shortening1cupconfectioners' sugar, sifted1teaspoonamaretto liqueur or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract¼teaspoonvanilla extractPinch of salt½cupsliced almonds, lightly toasted
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Ingredients
Cake
1cuplow-fat plain yogurt
½cupcanola oil
½cupgranulated sugar
½teaspoonalmond extract
½teaspoonvanilla extract
⅔cupalmond flour
2cupsgluten-free flour blend
1teaspoonbaking soda
½teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonsalt
¼cuplow-fat milk
2tablespoonsbrandy or apple juice for brushing, divided
Filling
5cupschopped fresh pineapple
⅓cuprum or orange juice
2teaspoonsgrated lemon zest
2tablespoonslemon juice
1tablespoonchia seeds
1tablespoonlight agave syrup
Pinch of salt
Frosting
¼cup(1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into pieces
¼cupvegetable shortening
1cupconfectioners' sugar, sifted
1teaspoonamaretto liqueur or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
¼teaspoonvanilla extract
½cupsliced almonds, lightly toasted
Directions
To prepare cake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat two 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. Line the bottoms with parchment paper and coat the paper with cooking spray.
Whisk yogurt, oil, granulated sugar, almond extract and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk in almond flour until well combined. Sift gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a medium bowl. Alternately fold the flour mixture and milk into the yogurt mixture, making 3 additions of the flour mixture and 2 additions of milk, until combined. Scrape the batter into the prepared pans, spreading evenly.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Remove the parchment and let cool completely, about 45 minutes more.
To prepare frosting: Combine butter and shortening in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, amaretto (or almond extract), vanilla and salt, beating on low speed and scraping down the sides as necessary, until smooth. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
To assemble cake: Using a toothpick, poke several holes into the top of each cake layer. Place one layer on a serving plate, brush with 1 tablespoon brandy (or apple juice), then spread the pineapple filling evenly on top. Top with the second layer and brush it with the remaining 1 tablespoon brandy (or apple juice). Allow the liquid to soak into the cake for about 10 minutes. Smooth the frosting over the top layer and sprinkle with almonds.
Tips
To make ahead: Refrigerate filling (Step 4) for up to 1 week.
Equipment: Two 8-inch round cake pans, parchment paper
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May 2020
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)333Calories18gFat38gCarbs5gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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