Almond Cake Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Cooking Intensity: Easy
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (120g) almond flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
• 1/2 cup (60g) sliced almonds, for topping
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Batter:

1. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined.
   • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined after each addition.

3. Bake the Cake:

1. Pour Batter:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
2. Add Topping:
   • Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top of the batter.
3. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

4. Cool and Serve:

1. Cool the Cake:
   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Dust with Powdered Sugar:
   • Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired.
3. Serve:
   • Slice and serve your delicious almond cake!

Nutrition Information (per serving):

• Calories: 390
• Total Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 190mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 22g
• Protein: 7g

Tips for Perfect Almond Cake:

• Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that the eggs and milk are at room temperature before mixing. This helps achieve a smoother batter and a more even bake.
• Almond Flour: Using almond flour adds a rich, nutty flavor and a moist texture to the cake. If you prefer a denser texture, you can reduce the all-purpose flour slightly and increase the almond flour proportionally.
• Decorative Touch: For a decorative touch, arrange the sliced almonds in a pattern on top of the batter before baking.

Enjoy your homemade Almond Cake!