Description
Indulge in the warmth and nostalgia of Ina Garten’s Almond Cake. This delightful dessert features a tender, moist texture enriched by the sweet, nutty flavor of almonds. Perfect for any celebration or simply to brighten your day, this cake is easy to make and sure to impress. With its appealing golden-brown crust and a light dusting of powdered sugar, every bite evokes memories of sunny afternoons spent with loved ones. Discover how simple it is to create a standout dessert that will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg