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!