Chocolate Almond Cake

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1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. Step 2In a bowl, whisk almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.Use: 2 cups almond flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, ¼ cup sliced almonds (for topping)
3. Step 3In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, almond milk, and almond extract until smooth.Use: 4 large eggs, ½ cup butter (melted), ½ cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tsp almond extract (or vanilla extract), ¼ cup sliced almonds (for topping)
4. Step 4Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until batter is smooth.
5. Step 5Pour batter into cake pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.Use: ¼ cup sliced almonds (for topping)
6. Step 6Bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Step 7Cool completely before slicing and serving.