Simple and delicious recipe for a moist almond cake:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup sliced almonds, for topping (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the almond extract and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternate Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream and milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Topping: If desired, toast the sliced almonds in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the cooled cake.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy your moist almond cake! It’s delicious on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream.
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding a simple glaze or frosting if you prefer.