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Vanilla Almond Cake

Vanilla Almond Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 345
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
  • 2 to 3 tbsp sliced almonds

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8.5x4.5-inch loaf pan. Cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and almond extracts. Mix until smooth.
  3. Whisk the dry ingredients together. Add to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, mixing just until combined.
  4. Scrape the batter into the pan, smooth the top, and scatter the sliced almonds over the surface.
  5. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  6. Turn the cake out onto a rack to cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before slicing.

Notes

This cake tastes even better the next day as the almond flavor deepens. If you plan to make it ahead, wrap it well and let it sit overnight at room temperature before dusting with sugar.