Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Honey Almond Cake, a moist and tender dessert that perfectly balances the richness of almond flour with the natural sweetness of honey. This cake offers a light texture and an open crumb, making it an ideal choice for both casual gatherings and special celebrations. Topped with sliced almonds for added crunch, it’s a visually appealing treat that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup finely ground almond flour
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds (for topping)
- For Honey Simple Syrup: ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream together unsalted butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and whisked eggs; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until nearly mixed; then gently fold in the almond flour by hand.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake for about 28-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare honey simple syrup by heating honey and water until well combined.
- Once baked, cool slightly before pouring syrup over the warm cake for added moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg