Description
Delight in the warmth of a homemade almond cake, featuring moist layers and a rich nutty flavor. Perfect for celebrations or cozy afternoons, this cake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and sugar until creamy (about 5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift together almond flour, baking powder, and salt; gently fold into the wet mixture until combined.
- Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider folding in lemon zest or chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg