Description
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a heartwarming Almond Cake that fills your home with the comforting aroma of freshly baked goodness. This golden brown cake boasts a delicate almond flavor and moist texture, making it the perfect centerpiece for any gathering. Whether you’re reminiscing about childhood baking moments or creating new memories, this simple yet elegant cake is sure to impress. Enjoy every bite with family and friends, making it a must-have for your special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup sliced almonds (for topping)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in almond extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Fold in sliced almonds gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg