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Best Almond Cake Recipe

Best Almond Cake Recipe


  • Author: Marie Lavigne
  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cake (8 servings) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and lightly flour it, tapping out the excess.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Extracts: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  5. Alternate Dry Ingredients and Sour Cream: Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the sour cream (or yogurt), beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top.
  7. Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Serve: Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • If you prefer a moister cake, you can add an extra tablespoon or two of sour cream.
  • The cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
  • Calories: Approx. 300-350 kcal per serving
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg