Description
This gluten-free blueberry snack cake is moist, naturally sweetened, and topped with a fresh blueberry frosting made from real blueberries. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients, and comes together with an egg or vegan option so everyone can enjoy a slice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (224g) almond flour
- 2/3 cup (80g) coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 4 eggs (vegan option: 1/3 cup almond milk + 1/3 cup (40g) tapioca or corn starch)
- 3/4 cup (240g) maple syrup
- 1/3 cup (85g) Original SunButter
- 1/4 cup (60g) lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (100g) avocado oil (or coconut oil, melted)
- 1 cup (140g) fresh blueberries
Fresh Blueberry Buttercream (Dairy-Free)
- 1 cup (226g) dairy-free butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (70g) frozen blueberries (1/4 cup pureed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
Instructions
For the blueberry cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8 x 8″ baking pan with parchment paper and/or lightly grease with non-stick spray.
- Whisk together the almond flour, coconut, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt (add the tapioca starch here for the vegan option). Set aside.
- Combine the eggs, maple syrup, SunButter, lemon juice, vanilla, and avocado oil in a separate bowl (add the almond milk here for the vegan option). Use a hand mixer to mix on medium speed until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients, and continue to mix on low-medium speed until combined. The batter will be quite thick.
- Gently folded in the fresh blueberries (you can use frozen, but they will turn the batter purple-ish grey).
- Transfer to the prepared baking pan, and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center springs back when lightly pressed.
- Cool in the pan for 30 minutes or so, then use the parchment paper to gently remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
For the blueberry frosting:
- Microwave the frozen blueberries for 30-60 seconds until completely thawed. Puree in a blender until smooth.
- Use a hand mixer to beat the softened butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
- Add 1/4 cup of the blueberry puree, and continue beating until combined.
- Slowly add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated. Once all the sugar is mixed in, turn the speed up to high and give it one final whip.
- Frost the cooled cake, slice, and serve with fresh blueberries on top.
Keywords: gluten free, grain free, healthy, summer, baking, dessert, buttercream, dairy free, easy, lemon