Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Honey Almond Cake, an exquisite dessert that perfectly balances moist texture with the rich flavor of honey and almonds. Ideal for family gatherings, afternoon tea, or any special occasion, this cake is easy to make and sure to impress your guests. With simple ingredients like almond flour and a luscious honey syrup, each bite offers a nutty sweetness that’s both comforting and satisfying. Serve it with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a drizzle of honey for an extra touch of indulgence.
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 paste or extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup finely ground almond flour
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8-inch cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using a stand mixer or hand mixer.
- Add the vanilla paste and almond extract; then mix in the eggs gradually.
- Slowly combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the almond flour until fully integrated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle sliced almonds on top, and bake for 28-35 minutes.
- While baking, prepare honey syrup by heating honey and water in a saucepan until combined.
- Once baked, soak the warm cake with the honey syrup and allow it to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg