Description
A moist and rich almond cake, perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond paste
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Sliced almonds for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- Beat together the almond paste, sugar, and butter until creamy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the almond extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg