My Mom's Almond Cake

Delight your taste buds with "My Mom's Almond Cake," a timeless recipe brimming with comforting flavors and simple elegance. This moist and tender cake beautifully combines the nutty richness of blanched almond flour with a hint of pure almond and vanilla extracts, creating a dessert that's as fragrant as it is flavorful. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness and adorned with an optional sprinkle of sliced almonds for added crunch, this cake is a celebration of homemade goodness. Ready in just an hour, including prep and bake time, it’s ideal for everything from afternoon tea to special occasions. A final dusting of powdered sugar adds a charming touch, making every slice irresistibly inviting! Keywords: almond cake, homemade dessert, nutty cake recipe, easy almond dessert, timeless cake recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup blanched almond flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
• 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 5

Mix in the almond extract and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three batches, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle sliced almonds evenly across the top of the batter for extra texture and flavor.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once the cake has cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Step 11

Slice and enjoy this rich, almond-flavored cake with a cup of tea, coffee, or as a dessert!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1033.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3863.1

Total Fat 232.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 103.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1142.5mg	0%
Sodium 1623.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 388.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 229.6g
Protein 74.5g	0%

Vitamin D 217.7IU	0%
Calcium 658.5mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 1537.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.1%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 39.4%