Description
A soft, moist almond cake with a rich nutty flavor and delicate crumb—perfect for tea time or dessert, featuring a blend of almond flour and classic cake ingredients for a tender texture.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a cake pan to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color, ensuring good aeration.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract for aroma and flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk to the wet mixture, folding gently until a smooth batter forms without overmixing, which preserves cake tenderness.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to enhance texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use almond extract instead of vanilla extract for a more pronounced almond flavor.
- Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or sprinkle sliced almonds on top before baking for added texture and presentation.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and a better cake texture.
- Do not overmix batter to maintain a tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
