WARM ALMOND CAKES WITH GRAPES

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We like serving these chewy, moist almond cakes, which are based on the financier, a French pastry, in individual gratin dishes, but the batter can also be baked in a 9-inch glass pie plate for 30 to 35 minutes.

Categories     Cake     Blender     Mixer     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Almond     Cognac/Armagnac     Fall     Grape     Ramekin     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 tablespoons Cognac (optional)
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
3/4 cup whole blanched almonds (3 3/4 ounces)
1/2 cup sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
Special Equipment
4 shallow 1/3-cup gratin dishes (1/2 inch deep)

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 400°F.
  • If using Cognac, toss grapes with it in a small bowl.
  • Pulse half of almonds with 1 tablespoon sugar in a blender until finely ground. Transfer to a small bowl and repeat with remaining almonds and 1 more tablespoon sugar.
  • Beat together butter and remaining 6 tablespoons sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until pale and fluffy, then beat in vanilla. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce speed to low and beat in ground almonds, flour, and salt until just combined.
  • Divide batter among gratin dishes and press grapes lightly into batter (discard Cognac). Bake in dishes on a baking sheet until cake is firm and pale golden with slightly darker edges, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer cakes to a rack and cool slightly in dishes before serving.

Cora Hudson
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


David Hull
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Qazi Muhammad Usman
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These cakes are sure to impress your friends and family.


Waqas Waqasali
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A great way to use up leftover grapes.


ryk pranks tv2
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Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.


Osang asum
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A must-try recipe for almond and grape lovers!


Abu Huraira
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These cakes are delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend them!


Rayne Roberson
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I've made these cakes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Sakshyam Deula
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These cakes were a hit at my potluck party. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Vanity
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I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make these cakes without any problems. They turned out great!


niex loul fr
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I made these cakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cakes he's ever had.


Heila Venter
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These cakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


John Whitelaw
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I'm not usually a fan of almond-flavored desserts, but these cakes were an exception. They were so light and airy, and the grapes added a nice touch.


Roal Mawajdeh
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I love how the grapes added a burst of sweetness and tartness to the cakes. It was a nice contrast to the almond flavor.


Demar Henry
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These cakes were the perfect combination of moist and fluffy. The almond flavor was subtle but present.


Hammad Mujeeb
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I had some trouble finding red grapes, so I used green grapes instead. The cakes still turned out great!


Aniefon Essien
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The cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. Next time I will reduce the amount of sugar.


Aurea Guzman
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the cakes turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Abdullrehman ZAHID
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I made these cakes for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the delicate almond flavor and the juicy grapes.


Hassan Mahmud
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These warm almond cakes with grapes were an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was heavenly.