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A slice of almond cake recipe topped with sliced almonds, dusted with powdered sugar, and finished with a swirl of cream, served with almonds and red sauce on the plate.

Almond Cake Recipe

A simple, moist, nutty almond cake recipe passed down from Aunt Helen. Easy enough for weeknights, special enough for birthdays. Works with pantry staples and has endless variations.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, European-style home baking
Keyword: Best almond cake recipe, Chinese almond cake recipe, Easy almond cake recipe, Italian almond cake recipe, Rich almond cake recipe, Roasted almond cake recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Calories: 260kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch round cake pan (greased and floured)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Electric or hand mixer (whisk by hand if needed)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (for folding & smoothing)
  • 1 Wire cooling rack (to cool cake)
  • - Measuring cups & spoons (standard set)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Sugar - white or brown
  • ½ cup 1 stick Butter - softened
  • 2 Eggs large
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour - spooned & leveled
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder - fresh
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt - enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract - don’t overdo
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract - optional
  • 2–3 tbsp Milk - if batter is too thick
  • – – Sliced almonds - optional topping
  • – – Powdered sugar - optional dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a greased and floured 9-inch cake pan.
    Baking ingredients displayed neatly: flour, cornmeal, powdered sugar, butter, eggs, cocoa, salt, and a small cup of syrup.
  • Beat butter and sugar together until mixture is light, fluffy, and smooth.
  • Mix in eggs one by one, then stir in almond and vanilla extracts gently.
    Cake batter in a pan topped with sliced almonds, with cream being poured over the surface.
  • Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture and pour batter into the prepared pan.
    A golden almond cake cooling on a wire rack after baking.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, then let cool before removing and serving.
    A slice of almond cake recipe topped with sliced almonds, dusted with powdered sugar, and finished with a swirl of cream, served with almonds and red sauce on the plate.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 260kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 75mg (25%) | Sodium: 120mg (5%) | Potassium: 90mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 18g (20%) | Vitamin A: 400IU (8%) | Calcium: 40mg (4%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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