Description
This Almond Nut Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert combining the rich nuttiness of almond flour with a tender crumb from all-purpose flour. Enhanced with a subtle blend of vanilla and almond extracts, and topped with sliced almonds for added texture, this easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Topping
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well mixed.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition to ensure even incorporation.
- Mix in Extracts and Milk: Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined, creating a smooth wet mixture.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until a smooth batter forms without overmixing.
- Pour Batter and Add Almonds: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake the Cake: Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.
- You can substitute regular milk with almond milk to enhance the almond flavor in the cake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
