Almond Flour Pound Cake

Yield: Makes 9 (1-inch) slices











Ingredients:

1. 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
2. 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
3. 3/4 cup sugar substitute*
4. 2 tablespoons brown sugar
5. 4 eggs
6. 1 teaspoon vanilla
7. 2 cups almond flour**
8. 1 teaspoon baking powder
9. 1/2 teaspoon salt
10. 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
11. 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
12. 1 tablespoon honey roasted sliced almonds
13. Berries and whipped cream (optional)

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9X5-inch loaf pan (or two mini loaf pans) with nonstick cooking spray.
• Beat butter, cream cheese, sugar substitute and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until well blended.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
• Combine almond flour with salt, baking powder, ginger and cardamom in medium bowl. Gradually add to egg mixture while beating on medium speed.
• Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle with honey-roasted almonds. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Serve with berries and whipped cream, if desired.