Description
This almond nut cake is a moist, flavorful dessert with a delicate nutty aroma and a tender crumb. Made with finely ground almond flour and chopped nuts, it offers a naturally rich taste and a slightly crunchy texture. Perfect for tea time, special occasions, or as a simple homemade treat, this cake is easy to prepare and can be customized with citrus zest, vanilla, or a light glaze for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or a gluten-free alternative)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- ½ cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped almonds or mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts)
- 1 tsp lemon or orange zest (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Prepping the Ingredients
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
2. Mixing the Batter
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and citrus zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk or buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped almonds or mixed nuts.
3. Baking the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- If the top starts browning too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.
4. Cooling and Serving
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey before serving.
Notes
- Texture Tip: If you want a lighter texture, separate the egg whites and beat them until stiff peaks form, then fold them into the batter at the end.
- Nut Variations: Swap almonds for walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts for a different flavor.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut oil instead of butter and almond milk instead of regular milk.
- Gluten-Free Option: Replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (~80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg