Paleo Strawberry Almond Flour Cake

Ingredients

Strawberry Puree

• 1 lb strawberries (washed, stems removed and halved)

Strawberry Almond Flour Cake

• 3 cups almond flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup strawberry puree
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted

Strawberry Frosting

• 1 cup Spectrum shortening
• 1/4 cup coconut cream
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/3 cup strawberry puree

Instructions

1. Place the strawberries in a saucepan over medium heat. Once the berries begin to bubble and boil, drop the heat to medium-low. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally until the berries have softened and the liquid has reduced by about half. It should take around 20 minutes.
2. Remove from the heat and blend with a blender until the berries are smooth.
3. Strain the strawberry puree to remove the seeds. Allow the puree to cool to room temperature before using it in the cake batter and frosting. *I recommend making the puree the day before baking the cake.
4. Preheat the oven to 325F. Grease the cake pan with coconut oil and set aside.
5. Place honey, strawberry puree, vanilla extract, lemon juice and coconut oil in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on low speed until well combined.
6. With the mixer still running add the eggs one at a time. Once the eggs are fully incorporated slowly add the flour mixture to the bowl. 
7. Pour the cake batter into the pan. Bake for 35 - 45 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.
8. Allow to cool completely before adding the frosting. 
9. Mix the shortening, coconut cream, honey and strawberry puree on low speed. It will look curdled at first but keep mixing until smooth and well combined. *I used my hands to mix the frosting. It made it easier for me to mix the shortening.
10. At point have fun and decorate your cake with the strawberry frosting. Add extra strawberries on top and if you're extra like me then you can place a few flowers on top. This will take your decorations to the next level.

I made this cake for my mom's birthday. I really love the way it turned out. I swear you can't tell that it's made with simple ingredients. It's the perfect touch to end a fabulous birthday party.