Almond Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted, melted Butter
- 1/2 cup Milk (any type)
- Almond extract 1 teaspoon
- Wafers for decoration (optional)
- Honey for drizzling (optional)
Almond Cake Recipe
Directions:
Step 1: Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 350°F Preheat (175℃). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Let’s set it aside.
Step 3: Whisk eggs and sugar together.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 4: Add wet ingredients.
Gradually add the melted butter, milk, and almond extract to the egg mixture and mix until smooth and well combined.
Step 5: Combine wet and dry ingredients.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 6: Bake the cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
If desired, sprinkle sliced almonds evenly over the dough to add more structure and decoration.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7: Serve and enjoy!
Once the cake is completely cool, cut into pieces and serve.
Drizzle honey over each slice for sweetness, if desired.
Enjoy this delicious almond cake with tea or coffee, or as a dessert with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Step 8: Store leftovers
Store leftover almond cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you can freeze the cake for longer storage.
Step 9: Enjoy anytime!
Enjoy this homemade almond cake as an easy and hearty snack for any occasion. Enjoy the rich flavor and juicy texture of almonds!