Best 8 Almond Bars Cake Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, almond bars cake stands as a true masterpiece, tantalizing taste buds with its exquisite combination of flavors and textures. This delectable treat is a symphony of sweet and nutty notes, wrapped in a tender, buttery crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a journey to create the perfect almond bars cake can be a gratifying adventure. With the right ingredients, a touch of patience, and a sprinkle of love, you can conjure up a culinary masterpiece that will leave your family and friends clamoring for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND BARS



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Almond Bars are tender, lightly sweetened shortbread-like bars that are so good, you'll find yourself doubling the recipe every single time you make them.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour *
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tbsp milk
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp almond extract
1-2 tbsp milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt and set aside. Cream together the butter and the sugar. Add the egg and the almond extract and then mix until light and fluffy. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix until combined.
  • Press the dough into the bottom of a well-greased 9x13 pan. Press with your fingers or a pastry roller to smooth the top of the dough. Using a pastry brush, brush a tiny bit of milk across the top of the dough. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and very lightly press them into the top of the dough.
  • Bake for 18-20 min, or until just barely beginning to brown around the edges. Do not let the bars brown at all. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then cut into bars. If they are too soft to cut, let them cool for a few more minutes. Carefully transfer the bars to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
  • To make the icing: Add just a tiny bit of milk at a time to the powdered sugar. If the consistency is too thick, it won't drizzle nicely over the bars. If it is too thin, the icing will just melt into the bars. If you are unsure, test a bit of it on the edge of one bar before drizzling the icing over the entire batch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 82 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ALMOND CHEESECAKE BARS



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This recipe for almond bars with cream cheese is from my sister-in-law. I've brought the bars to many functions, and everyone always asks for the recipe. -Mary Couser, Maple Plain, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 to 5 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine flour, butter and confectioners' sugar; press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and extract until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Bake until center is almost set, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, beat all ingredients until smooth; spread over bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ALMOND BARS



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This Almond Bars recipe is a sweet treat that has a shortbread-like texture and a delicious almond glaze on top! You'll want to make extra and freeze them for later!

Provided by Aimee

Categories     Brownies and Bars

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 Tablespoons milk (any variety)
1 cup sliced almonds
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 Tablespoons milk (any variety)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Generously butter (or use baking spray) on a half sheet pan (approximatedly 18"x13"). Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add in eggs and almond extract. Beat until combined. Slowly add in flour mixture. Mixing until well blended.
  • Press this dough into the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Use your fingers or a pastry roller to smooth the top of the dough.
  • Using a pastry brush, brush the milk to the top of the dough (you may not need to use all of it). Sprinkle with sliced almonds, pressing them lightly into the dough.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes until done. You don't want to brown these bars.
  • Cool for about 5 minutes, then cut them with a knife into bars. If they are too soft to cut, allow to cool a little bit more. Carefully remove them to a wire rack to continue cooling.
  • Once cooled, you can make your glaze by whisking the sugar with the almond extract and milk. Drizzle over the bars and allow to set.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 16 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 bar, Sodium 62 milligrams sodium, Sugar 12 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

ALMOND BARS



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"This is one of my favorite recipes for last-minute school bake sales," writes Sandy Kerrison from her home in Lockport, New York. "The cake-like snacks are the first items to go...that is, if they're not grabbed by a teacher first. I also include them in Christmas cookie gift baskets."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until lemon-colored. Beat in butter and extract; gradually stir in the four and mix well. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

THE BEST ALMOND PASTE BARS



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A Dutch treat, these are better than any you will find in a bakery. Be careful not to eat the whole pan ;)

Provided by hum_butterfly

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour
1/2 cup oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
1 cup almond paste
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond flavoring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat together butter, flour, oil, first cup of sugar, baking powder, and first round of eggs until smooth and set aside.
  • Beat together the almond paste, second cup of sugar, second round of eggs and almond flavoring until smooth.
  • Combine both mixtures.
  • Grease a 9x13" pan (Pam is fine), and evenly pour in mixture.
  • Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Enjoy!

ALMOND BARS



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I make these every Christmas for the cookie tray that I always have well stocked for our family's annual Christmas party. This is such a simple recipe with a few common ingredients that most people always have on hand in their kitchen pantry. And it produces such a wonderful bar cookie with a delectible almond taste. It's the perfect treat for any cookie exchange or potluck gathering.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, melted (no substitutes)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 cup cups sliced almonds (increase or decrease as desired)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat together the eggs and sugar until lemon-colored. Add the butter, flour, and almond extract; mix well.
  • Spread the batter in an even layer on a buttered 13x9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle the top of the batter with sliced amonds if you wish; otherwise leave the top as is.
  • Bake at 325° for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove pan from the oven and dust the top with a light sprinkling of confectioner's sugar, if you wish. Leave cookies in the pan to cool completely.
  • When cooled, cut into bars. (I usually cut 9 vertical rows and 4 horizontal rows, to get 36 bar cookies.).

ELEGANT ALMOND BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2007! Who would have guessed a sugar cookie mix was the jump start of an irresistible almond lover's bar. Both quick and easy, the bar is reminiscent of a Scandinavian bakery pastry.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
1 can (8 oz) or 1 package (7 oz) almond paste, crumbled into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 eggs
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 oz white chocolate baking bar, coarsely chopped (1/3 cup)
2 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat almond paste, sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Add 2 eggs; beat until well blended (mixture may be slightly lumpy).
  • Spread almond paste mixture over partially baked base. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup almonds. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until filling is set (filling will puff up during baking). Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In 1-quart heavy saucepan, melt white chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Pour and spread over cooled bars. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup almonds. Let stand about 30 minutes or until topping is set. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 1 g

TOASTED ALMOND BARS



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This recipe can be made either as blondies (for snacking), or as a tart (for dessert), simply by choosing a different baking pan. But try hard to resist eating either while still warm, as both are at their chewiest best when cooled completely and then refrigerated.

Provided by Doug in Manhattan

Time 3h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ⅓ cups sliced blanched almonds
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract, or more to taste
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 large egg yolk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Spread out almonds on a rimmed baking sheet or in a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place almonds in the preheating oven and toast for 10 to 12 minutes to heighten their flavor. Don't let them burn. Remove from the oven and transfer to a plate so they won't continue toasting. Set aside. Keep the oven on.
  • Meanwhile, line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper that extends 2 inches on both sides of the pan. Center the paper across the loose bottom of the pan and clamp the ring closed over the paper and bottom. Grease springform pan and parchment paper. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Combine sugar, butter, and almond extract in a second bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy and the the sugar is no longer granular. Mix in egg and egg yolk until well combined. Add flour mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Measure 1 cup toasted almonds and fold into the batter until evenly distributed. The batter will be thick. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula. Sprinkle remaining almonds across the top. Place springform pan on a baking sheet for easier handling and to catch any drips.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes. Remove from the oven and set pan on a cooling rack for 10 minutes.
  • Unclamp the pan and carefully removing ring. Then carefully slide the hot metal pan bottom out from under the parchment, pulling the bottom in one direction with a potholder, and the parchment together in the opposite direction using a flap of parchment as the handle.
  • Cool to room temperature on the parchment on the cooling rack, about 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled before cutting into bars, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 64.1 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 184.2 mg, Sugar 27.1 g

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the batter mix more evenly and produce a more tender cake.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more delicate cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can toughen the cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that the cake rises evenly.
  • Cool the cake completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Almond bars cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal party. With its combination of almond flavor, moist texture, and creamy frosting, almond bars cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give almond bars cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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