Hello my lovely gfreers!
T and I are FINALLY on Spring Break.. oh man it has been such a rough month, but we are happy to announce that we are back!!
And I figured, what better way to start off the break than with a review for Whole Foods Lemon Almond Tart Cake!
I was in Davis for the weekend and my sister and her boyfriend were kind enough to surprise me with a wheat-free cake from Whole Foods!
I must say that one of the best feelings in the world for a gfreer is the moment when they get to eat cake- and I mean real cake that has a cake texture- for the first time after a LONG time. It is heavenly, to say the least.
Anyway, with this cake, the base is made of almond meal and the cake itself is somewhat heavy. It's not light like a sponge cake, since it is a tart cake, but it reminds me of a firmer version of a classic lemon cake. There's a lightly sweetened lemon spread on top of the cake and a crunchy, toasted almond garnish on the edge of the cake.
 |
| Can we say YUM? |
The only thing is that this cake is not certified as gluten free- it is only wheat free. Whole Foods does not have a gluten free bakery so there is some degree of cross contamination. I didn't have any problems with it, but I would caution those who are sensitive- this is probably not the right cake for you. :(
BUT, for those who can take a little cross contamination (we're crossing our fingers here so that there is very little), then give this cake a try!
It's a perfect way to transition all those rich winter flavors to a light and sweet spring palate for your taste buds.
Happy Spring and (almost) Happy Easter!
 |
| I love my family!! Oh and we put that birthday candle in for fun! =) |
~Kris
Posts
