Almond Cake
This simple and delicious Almond Cake is made with almond paste, almond extract, and sliced almonds, offering a moist, tender texture with rich almond flavor. It’s a perfect dessert for almond lovers and can be served as-is or topped with whipped cream and berries for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 4 oz almond paste
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- For the Topping:
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 1–2 tbsp granulated sugar
- Optional: powdered sugar, whipped cream, fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a food processor, pulse almond paste and sugar until finely ground. Add butter and process until smooth. Add eggs and almond extract, blending until combined.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Process until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the pan and top with sliced almonds and sugar.
- Bake for 23-26 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 30 minutes, then remove from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Optional toppings: Serve with whipped cream, berry jam, and fresh berries for extra flavor.
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/almond-cake/