Almond Cake Delight
Ground almonds replace a portion of the flour in this cake, giving it a dense, moist crumb and a nutty flavor that comes through in every bite. It bakes in roughly 40 minutes and works equally well dusted with powdered sugar or topped with a simple glaze.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Spatula
- Oven
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour preferably blanched
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk preferably whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until they are slightly frothy. Gently fold the melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk into the eggs.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just mixed. Be careful not to overmix to maintain the cake's tender crumb.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with the spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Tammy’s Tips:
- Substitute half the granulated sugar with honey for a more complex sweetness.
- For a dairy-free version, use almond milk instead of whole milk.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar and sliced almonds over the top of the cooled cake for an elegant presentation.
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 8gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 92mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 481IUCalcium: 94mgIron: 2mg
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