Best 2 Easy Almond Cake Recipes

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Craving a delectable yet effortless dessert? Look no further than our guide to the best easy almond cake recipes. Whether you're an experienced baker or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes offer a delightful blend of simplicity and tantalizing flavors. From classic almond cakes with tender crumb and nutty aroma to moist and fluffy variations bursting with almond essence, we've curated a collection that promises a delightful treat for any occasion. Get ready to indulge in the irresistible charm of almond cakes with our curated selection of easy-to-follow recipes.

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EASY ALMOND APRICOT COFFEE CAKE



Easy Almond Apricot Coffee Cake image

This is my favorite family recipe. The almonds and apricots make it a colorful coffee cake and an outstanding dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
3/4 to 1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sliced almonds, divided
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth and fluffy. On low speed of mixer, blend in sour cream and extract. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix just until combined. Sprinkle half of almonds in a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Spread half of batter over nuts. Carefully spoon half of preserves over batter, keeping preserves away from edges of pan. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Spoon on remaining batter; add remaining preserves to center of batter. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan on rack for 20 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY CRANBERRY ALMOND CAKE



Easy Cranberry Almond Cake image

Cranberry almond cake made with yellow cake mix.

Provided by Renee

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h13m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 package yellow cake mix (such as Duncan Hines®)
1 cup water
3 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (16 ounce) package vanilla frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine yellow cake mix, water, eggs, vegetable oil, and almond extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Spread batter in the prepared pan.
  • Stir cranberry sauce with a fork to loosen; spoon half over the cake batter. Swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 23 to 28 minutes. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix remaining cranberry sauce and frosting together in a bowl. Spread over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 287.9 mg, Sugar 39.3 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of white sugar.
  • Add a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter for a more intense almond flavor.
  • If you don't have almond flour, you can make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor until they are fine.
  • For a gluten-free cake, use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • To make a dairy-free cake, use almond milk instead of regular milk and vegan butter instead of regular butter.
  • If you want a denser cake, use less baking powder.
  • For a lighter cake, use more baking powder.
  • Be sure to grease and flour the cake pan before pouring in the batter.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.

Conclusion:

Almond cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great choice for a special occasion or a simple afternoon snack. With its moist texture, nutty flavor, and delicate crumb, almond cake is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give this almond cake recipe a try.

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