Best 2 M Cunninghams Almond Butter Cake Recipes
The "M. Cunningham's Almond Butter Cake" is an exquisite dessert that combines the subtle sweetness of almond butter with a moist, fluffy cake texture. Its origins can be traced back to the renowned chef and author Marion Cunningham, who shared this recipe in her comprehensive cookbook, "The Fannie Farmer Cookbook." This almond butter cake has gained popularity among home bakers and dessert enthusiasts alike for its irresistible taste and relatively simple preparation.
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M. CUNNINGHAM'S ALMOND BUTTER CAKE
"Almond butter cake is not to be taken lightly just because you can stir it together in about 3 minutes, pop it in the oven to bake, and serve it within an hour. It's truly a unique cake, because it doesn't rise very high and it comes out moist, sticky, and chewy, like a cookie. It also keeps twice as long as any conventional cake." From Learning to Cook with Marion Cunningham. My MIL served these recently, cut up like bar cookies, which is just what I thought they were. I was pleasantly surprised to receive this recipe as the source.
Provided by skat5762
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring regularly.
- Pour the melted butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar into a large bowl and stir until smooth.
- Crack the eggs right into the same bowl and mix until the batter is creamy and all one color.
- Add the salt, almond extract, vanilla extract, and flour and stir briskly until the batter is smooth.
- Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
- Using a rubber spatula, scrape the batter from the bowl into the greased cake pan.
- Spread it evenly in the pan.
- Sprinkle the tablespoon of sugar, then the sliced almonds, over the top of the batter.
- Put the pan on the middle rack of the oven and set the timer for 35 minutes.
- When it rings, check to see if the cake is done.
- It should be light brown on top, and when you insert a toothpick in the center, it should have a few sticky crumbs adhering to it.
- If the cake is not browned enough and the toothpick comes out too wet, put the cake back in the oven and check it again in another 10 minutes.
- When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool on a heatproof counter for at least 30 minutes.
- Cut the cake into small wedges and serve with fresh fruit.
- This cake will stay fresh for about a week and will freeze indefinitely.
- Wrap it tightly in foil, or in a plastic bag you can seal with a zip or tie.
- Storing nuts: Whenever you have leftover nuts, freeze them in a plastic bag closed tightly.
- They will keep indefinitely in the freezer.
ALMOND BUTTER CAKE
A small simple cake with a slight almond toasted almond taste. Really out of this world. You can substitute almond extract for 3/4 of the vanilla if a stronger almond taste is desired. This cake employs an unusual mixing method that ensures good results.
Provided by Steve_G
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 cake, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine eggs, extract and 1/4 of the sour cream in a small bowl.
- Cut butter into chunks.
- Put remaining sour cream in another small bowl.
- allow all ingredients to come to room temperature while you prepare a 9" springform pan, line bottom with parchment, grease and flour.
- You can use a 9x2" round pan as well, but it will be a bit more difficult to unmold the cake.
- Toast almonds in a 350 degree F oven for 7-8 minutes, cool then grind fine, (I use a bag and rolling pin)-- if using dry measuring cups be sure to grind first then measure.
- Sift all dry ingredients into the workbowl of your mixer and mix on low speed for 30 seconds to combine.
- Add softened butter and sour cream, mix on low to combine, scrape bowl, beat on medium (med-high for a hand mixer) for 90 seconds.
- This will aerate the cake and give it structure.
- Scrape the bowl down and in two additions add the egg mixture, beating for 20 seconds after each addition.
- Scrape the bowl one last time and give it a couple pulses.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, (rotate pan 180 degrees after 25 mins) a toothpick inserted in the center will come out clean and the top of the cake will spring back when lightly pressed.
- Remove from the oven and cool on a rack for 10 minutes, remove sides of pan and allow to cool to room temperature, about 2 hours.
- Cake can be sliced and filled with chocolate ganache and/or frosted with any butter cream.
- It's delicous slightly warm with just a dusting of powdered sugar too!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 107.2, Sodium 277.4, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 25.6, Protein 6
Tips for Making M.Cunningham's Almond Butter Cake:
- Use a quality almond butter. This is the star ingredient of the cake, so make sure it's a good one. Look for an almond butter that is made from 100% almonds and has no added sugar or salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter and make the cake light and tender.
- Add the almond butter and eggs one at a time. Be sure to mix well after each addition.
- Fold in the dry ingredients gently. Overmixing will toughen the cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The baking time will vary depending on the size of your baking pan, so keep an eye on it.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
M.Cunningham's almond butter cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this cake is sure to be a hit.
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