Pick substitutes that preserve tenderness, aeration, and even rise in cake batters. Cake structure depends on balanced fat, sugar, and hydration. Wrong swaps can create a dense or dry crumb.
Reviewed by the CupOrGram Editorial TeamSources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData CentralMethodology
Can I make a cake without almond flour?
Yes. Start with Hazelnut Flour at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
Top Recommendation
Hazelnut Flour
Use 1:1
Very similar properties and fat content. Adds a distinctive hazelnut flavour.
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of almond flour is treated as 96 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Hazelnut Flour at 1:1 is the closest match — Very similar properties and fat content. Adds a distinctive hazelnut flavour. If that is unavailable, Oat Flour (1:1 by volume) or Coconut Flour (Use 1/4 cup coconut flour per 1 cup almond flour, increase eggs/liquid).