Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of this delectable almond cake that’s moist and tender with a crispy almond topping. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Stir in dry ingredients alternating with milk.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan, top with sliced almonds, and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan, then transfer to a rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with coffee, tea, fresh berries, or whipped cream.
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
