Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Ina Garten’s Almond Cake, a moist and tender dessert that melts in your mouth. The subtle crunch of sliced almonds combined with rich almond flavor creates a gourmet experience reminiscent of a sunlit café in France. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make cake will impress your guests and elevate your gatherings from ordinary to extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently stir in sliced almonds before pouring the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (68g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg