Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of almond with this moist and buttery almond cake. This recipe combines the richness of butter, the nuttiness of almond flour, and the sweetness of sliced almonds to create a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 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
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Topping:
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Optional:
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and extracts: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in almond and vanilla extracts.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk. Begin and end with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, sprinkle sliced almonds, and bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For extra almond flavor, consider adding bitter almond extract or an almond glaze.
- This cake pairs well with berries or whipped cream for added freshness.
