Moist Almond Cake (Print Version)
A moist, delicate cake with natural almond flavor, ideal for tea time or light dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup almond flour
03 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
09 - 1 tsp pure almond extract
10 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Topping
11 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds
12 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar, optional for dusting
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in almond and vanilla extracts.
05 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two additions, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle sliced almonds evenly over the batter. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
07 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture is impossibly tender while still having structure, meaning it wont collapse when you slice it
- Almond flour creates natural moisture that keeps this fresh for three days, though it rarely lasts that long
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable here, cold eggs will cause your batter to seize and curdle
- Overmixing creates a tough, rubbery cake, so stop as soon as you see the last flour streak disappear
03 -
- Toast your sliced almonds in a dry pan for 3 minutes before sprinkling, it creates this incredible nutty fragrance
- Grate a tiny bit of fresh lemon zest into the batter for brightness that cuts through the richness