Best 5 Simple Almond Cake Recipes

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Almond cakes are a delightful and versatile dessert, perfect for any occasion. With their moist and tender crumb, nutty flavor, and endless variations, it's no wonder they are a beloved treat around the world. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create a simple yet delicious almond cake that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, we'll provide you with the essential tips and tricks to ensure your almond cake turns out perfectly every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a memorable almond cake that will delight your friends and family.

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RECIPES



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There's something special about Baking Mad's almond cake recipe that guarantees a delicious moist and extremely moreish afternoon treat.

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

125g Butter (unsalted)
150g Billington's Unrefined Golden Caster Sugar
3 Egg(s) (free range) (seperated)
1 tsp Almond extract
40g Self-raising white flour
75g Almonds (ground)
125g Butter (unsalted)
150g Billington's Unrefined Golden Caster Sugar
3 Egg(s) (free range) (seperated)
1 tsp Almond extract
40g Self-raising white flour
75g Almonds (ground)

Steps:

  • Step 1:Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan / gas mark 4). Grease and line the base of a 15cm round cake tin.Step 2:Beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add the egg yolks one at a time and stir in with the almond extract. Beat well.Step 3:Sieve in the self-raising flour and ground almonds and mix gently. Beat the egg whites in a clean, grease-free bowl until very stiff and then fold into the mixture.Step 4:Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean.

ALMOND CAKE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup almond paste, cut into half-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 eggs
4 egg yolks
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with vegetable spray. An alternative is to butter and flour the cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, cake flour and baking powder and set aside.
  • Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and almond paste on high speed until smooth, about 5 minutes. Reduce speed to low and slowly add confectioners' sugar. Mix until thoroughly combined and light and fluffy. Raise speed to high and add the vanilla extract, whole eggs and egg yolks, 1 at a time. Mix until well combined. Reduce speed to medium and add the sour cream and dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake in the lower third of the oven for 35 minutes, or until the cake is golden and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool. Remove from pan and dust with confectioners' sugar.

ALMOND CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, almond flour, baking powder, powdered sugar

Provided by Sophia Saxonhouse

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract, (optional, if you don't have almond extract, use 1 tsp of vanilla)
2 ½ cups almond flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
powdered sugar, for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350*F and grease a 9-inch (22 cm)round pan with butter.
  • In a stand mixing bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and
  • sugar until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in eggs one at time, fully incorporating after each addition and to this, beat in vanilla and almond extract.
  • Slowly add in almond flour and baking powder until fully incorporated.
  • Pour almond cake into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let rest for 20 minutes, and then flip onto a cake stand.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and serve!
  • Enjoy!

ALMOND CAKE



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This exquisite recipe came to The Times in a 2001 article by Amanda Hesser about the first meal her now mother-in-law, Elizabeth Friend, prepared for her. The meal ended with this simple almond cake. Ms. Hesser wrote: "It had a crust, fragile like a dry leaf, that led to a moist, downy layer of ground almonds and sugar. It was a perfect dessert. And it punctuated one of the great meals of my life." It's not the prettiest cake in the world - Ms. Friend called it "the Shar-Pei of cakes" because it crumbles on the edges and falls in the middle - but it is flawless otherwise. If you care about looks, dust it with confectioners' sugar and top it with fresh berries as we've done in the picture. It also improves with age and can be made 1 to 2 weeks ahead. Store it covered in or out of the fridge. Finally, this recipe makes two 8-inch cakes, so give one away or freeze one for a rainy day.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 2 8-inch cakes, 8 servings each

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 sticks butter, softened, more for buttering pan
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour (measured after sifting)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
7-ounce tube almond paste
4 egg yolks, room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
Confectioners' sugar, for sifting over cake

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter sides and bottoms of 2 8-inch cake or springform pans; line sides and bottoms with parchment paper. Butter paper. Place pans in freezer.
  • Sift flour and salt into a small bowl. Set aside. In a mixer fitted with a paddle, beat butter and granulated sugar at high speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add almond paste, a little at a time at medium speed, and beat 8 minutes. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, and almond extract. Mix sour cream and baking soda and add to butter mixture. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add flour mixture, just until blended.
  • Divide batter between prepared pans and spread evenly. Bake about 40 minutes to an hour, until tops are golden and spring back when lightly pressed and cakes shrink from sides of the pans. Cool in pans on wire rack. Remove sides of pans and remove paper. When ready to serve, sift confectioners' sugar on top and slice like pie.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 661, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 326 milligrams, Sugar 49 grams, TransFat 1 gram

ALMOND SKILLET CAKE



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This quick, one-mixing-bowl cake is baked in a black cast iron skillet. I am asked for the recipe every time I serve it.

Provided by dixiebelle106

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon almond flavoring
1 pinch sea salt
¼ cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 10-inch cast iron skillet with aluminum foil with the ends hanging over. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, sugar, butter, egg, almond flavoring, and salt in a bowl. Mix well. Pour batter into the prepared cast iron pan and smooth it level. Sprinkle top with almonds and sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
  • Cool cake in the pan for 20 minutes. Carefully lift the cake out of the pan and cool completely on a rack, about 30 minutes more. Top cooled cake with a second rack and flip over. Carefully remove foil and flip onto a serving plate. Cut and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 45.8 mg, Sugar 36.2 g

Tips:

  • Use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour for a gluten-free cake.
  • To make a vegan cake, use a flax egg or chia egg instead of a chicken egg.
  • Add a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter for a more intense almond flavor.
  • Top the cake with sliced almonds, chopped nuts, or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This almond cake is a simple and delicious treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With its moist, tender crumb and nutty flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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