Description
This almond cake is soft, moist, and delicately flavored with real almond and vanilla extracts. Made with a combination of almond flour and all-purpose flour, it has a tender crumb and a nutty richness that makes it perfect for any occasion—from casual coffee breaks to elegant desserts
Ingredients
1 cup (120g) almond flour (finely ground, blanched)
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
½ cup (120ml) whole milk
½ cup (120ml) sour cream
Optional Toppings:
¼ cup (30g) sliced almonds
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and almond extracts and mix until smooth.
Mix in sour cream, then gradually add milk while mixing on low speed.
Notes
Room Temperature Ingredients: For a smooth batter and even rise, ensure your eggs, butter, milk, and sour cream sit at room temperature (about 65–70°F) for at least 30 minutes before you begin.
Measuring Flour & Almond Flour: Lightly spoon your flours into the measuring cup and level off with a straight edge. Avoid scooping directly, which can pack in extra and yield a denser cake.
Toasting Almond Flour: For a deeper, nuttier flavor, you can toast the almond flour in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes—stirring constantly—then let it cool before using.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of cake)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg