Gluten-Free Mascarpone Pound Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl whisk together almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat together eggs and mascarpone cheese until light and fluffy. Add in vanilla and almond extracts and mix until combined.
4. Gradually add in dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Mascarpone cheese is a type of Italian cream cheese that is made from cream and citric acid.
• Almond flour is a gluten-free alternative to regular flour and has a slightly sweet flavor.
• This cake is delicious served warm or cold.