Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of this delicious Almond Cake. With a moist crumb and a hint of almond sweetness, this simple yet elegant dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup finely ground almonds (almond flour)
Topping:
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
For Dusting:
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add almond and vanilla extracts.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and almond flour. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle sliced almonds on top, and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with fresh berries or whipped cream.
- For extra richness, drizzle with a simple almond glaze made from powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg