Almond Cake

Almond cake is a popular dessert in many cultures and is often served during special occasions like weddings and birthdays.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Almond Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Almond flour
• 1 cup Sugar
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
• for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
5. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 20g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.