Gluten Free Lemon Cake
Gluten Free Lemon Cake
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Category
Dessert
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
This Gluten Free Lemon Tiger Cake is a refined gluten-free dessert recipe that combines a soft almond-based tiger biscuit with a rich, silky lemon cream filling. Made with almond flour, gluten-free flour, and fresh lemon purée, this cake delivers a perfect balance of nutty texture and vibrant citrus flavour.
The moist tiger biscuit, enriched with butter and lemon peel strips, pairs beautifully with the smooth, tangy lemon cream, creating a light yet indulgent dessert ideal for modern pâtisserie. Designed for both professional pastry chefs and home bakers, this recipe ensures a consistent, bakery-quality finish with a delicate crumb and elegant presentation.
Perfect for gluten-free baking, dessert tables, and premium cake displays, this lemon cake recipe is a must-try for those looking for a fresh, citrus-forward dessert with a sophisticated twist.
Author:Chef Bertrand Le Gallic
Ingredients
- 195 g egg white
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50 g gluten-free flour
- 145 g sugar
- 25 g invert sugar
- 235 g almond powder
- 210 g butter, melted
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95 g lemon peel strips
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1000 g Capfruit Lemon juice and pulp Frozen Fruit Puree No Added Sugar
- 750 g sugar
- 600 g eggs
- 10 gelatin leaves
- 800 g butter
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Pavoni Formaflex silicone mould "Savarin" FR015
Tiger Biscuit
Lemon Cream
You Will Need
Directions
Tiger Biscuit
- Preheat the oven to 170°C.
- Melt the butter in the microwave.
- In a blender (or mixing bowl fitted with a paddle), mix the almond powder, gluten-free flour, sugar, and invert sugar.
- Add the liquid egg whites (not whipped).
- Add the melted butter (max 45°C) and mix until smooth.
- Fold in the diced lemon peel strips.
Fill into Pavoni Formaflex silicone mould "Savarin" FR015 and bake at 170°C for 10–12 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Lemon Cream
- Soak the gelatin leaves in plenty of cold water until fully hydrated.
In a saucepan, heat the Capfruit Lemon juice and pulp Frozen Fruit Puree and sugar together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then gradually pour the hot lemon mixture over the eggs while whisking continuously.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook to 82–84°C, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat, add the gelatin sheet, and mix until fully dissolved.
- Cool the mixture down to 40–45°C.
- Add the butter (cut into cubes) and blend with a hand blender until smooth and fully emulsified.
- Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate until fully set.
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