Description
Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors with our Almond Raspberry Cake, a luscious dessert that combines soft almond cake layers with creamy raspberry buttercream. This cake is not only a feast for the senses but also an easy-to-make treat perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to afternoon teas. Its moist texture and vibrant colors make it an impressive centerpiece, while the unique blend of nutty almond and tart raspberry ensures that each bite is a celebration of taste. Whether you’re sharing it at a gathering or savoring it solo, this cake will surely win hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 90 g butter (room temperature)
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 130 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g almond flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 120 g sour cream (room temperature)
- 30 g vegetable oil (e.g., canola oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 100 g butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 tsp freeze-dried raspberry powder
- 165 g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp whole milk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9-inch round baking pan.
- In a bowl, cream together room temperature butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in sour cream, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- For the raspberry buttercream, beat room temperature butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and mix in raspberry powder, vanilla extract, and whole milk until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled, frost with raspberry buttercream as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg