Delicious Almond-Based Dessert Recipe
Crave a delectable twist on a classic almond cake? This recipe is just the trick! With optional crunchy almond crust, it's perfect for those with a sweet tooth.
What You'll Need:
Cake:- 3/4 cup almonds- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar- 1/4 tsp salt- 1/2 tsp almond extract- 3 eggs- 8 tablespoons butter- 1 tablespoon kirsch (optional)- 1/3 cup flour- 1/4 tsp baking powder- Powdered sugar (optional)
Crunchy Almond Crust (optional):- 1 tablespoon butter- 6 tablespoons almonds- 2 tablespoons sugar
Let's Bake!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch cake pan, and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In your food processor, whiz almonds, sugar, salt, and almond extract until smooth. Add eggs, butter, and kirsch (if using), and mix well. Toss in flour and baking powder, blending just until combined.
- Pour cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean - around 35-40 minutes. Cool completely before unmolding.
- For the optional crunchy almond crust, grease the pan with butter, scatter almonds and sugar on the bottom and sides, and bake as directed. Unmold the cake with its crust after cooling for 10 minutes.
- Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving, and you're ready to indulge! Enjoy with fresh berries, fruit, or on its own.
Fun Fact: Traditionally, almonds are associated with fertility, thanks to their shape and the belief that they stimulate growth. So clock some sweetness and growth with this irresistible almond cake! 🍰💐
- Although the almond cake is delightful on its own, you may choose to distribute a crunchy almond crust evenly over its surface for an added texture.
- To create the optional crunchy almond crust, lightly distribute almonds and sugar around the bottom and sides of the pan before baking.
- Due to their nutritional benefits, almonds are often used in nutrition-focused uncategorized recipes, such as this almond cake.
- This light and moist almond cake, made with almond extract, would make a perfect addition to any hostess's dessert repertoire.
