Here’s a delightful recipe for a Creamy Almond Cake—rich, moist, and packed with nutty almond flavor. It’s perfect for any occasion, from brunch to dessert, and pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.
🍰 Creamy Almond Cake
🌰 Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup milk (whole preferred)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the creamy almond topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions:
🔹 Make the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square cake pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
🔹 Make the Creamy Almond Topping:
- In a saucepan, combine cream, butter, brown sugar, and salt. Heat over medium until butter is melted and mixture just begins to bubble.
- Stir in sliced almonds, then remove from heat.
🔹 Finish the Cake:
- Remove cake from oven about 5 minutes before it’s fully done.
- Carefully spread the almond cream topping evenly over the cake.
- Return cake to oven and bake for an additional 8–10 minutes, or until the topping is golden and bubbling slightly.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Dust with powdered sugar for elegance.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.