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Mini Gluten-Free Almond Caramel Cakes

These delightful mini cakes are made with almond flour and topped with a rich caramel sauce, making them a perfect gluten-free dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together honey, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
Bake the Cakes
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Caramel Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and cubed butter.
  2. Stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. Stir in sea salt and allow the sauce to cool slightly.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the cooled mini cakes.
  2. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the cake batter or topping with chopped nuts.

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