Simple and delicious almond cake recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
• 1 cup (100g) almond flour
• 1/2 cup (50g) sliced almonds for topping (optional)
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.

3. Add Eggs and Extracts: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6. Add Almond Flour: Fold in the almond flour until well incorporated.

7. Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. If using, sprinkle the sliced almonds on top.

8. Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Optional Finishing Touch: Once the cake is completely cooled, you can dust it with powdered sugar before serving.

Enjoy your homemade almond cake!