Paleo Almond Flour Vanilla Pound Cake

Dense, golden, and fragrant with real vanilla, this loaf cake proves that skipping grains and refined sugar doesn't mean skipping dessert. Almond flour gives the crumb a tender, slightly nutty richness, while tapioca starch lightens the texture so it slices cleanly without crumbling apart. Coconut sugar and maple syrup bring a warm, caramel-like sweetness that tastes far more indulgent than the ingredient list suggests. A tablespoon of apple cider vinegar might seem like an odd addition, but it reacts with the baking soda to give the loaf a gentle lift — no grain-based flour needed to make it rise beautifully. The batter comes together in two bowls with nothing more than a whisk and a spatula, and the oven does the rest over about 50 minutes until the top turns a deep, gorgeous brown. With 10 slices per loaf, it's an easy one to bake ahead and keep on the counter for the week — or bring to a gathering where you'd rather not explain your eating habits at all.

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