Description
This Almond Cake is a delightful treat with a rich almond flavor and a tender crumb. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is easy to make and impresses with its simplicity and taste.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Topping:
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Stir in almond and vanilla extracts.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, top with sliced almonds, and bake for 35–40 minutes. Cool in pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with fresh berries or whipped cream.
- For a gluten-free version, use only almond flour and a gluten-free baking mix in place of all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
