Description
Ina Garten’s almond cake delivers pure Mediterranean elegance with delicate flavor and irresistible texture. Fragrant almond essence and gentle sweetness create a luxurious dessert perfect for afternoon tea or special celebrations.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups blanched almond flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sliced raw almonds, plus more for serving
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Serving Option:
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare an 8-inch (20 centimeters) springform or round cake pan by lightly coating with cooking spray.
- Scatter sliced almonds on a small baking sheet and roast for 4-5 minutes until they transform into a warm golden hue. Monitor closely to prevent burning, then remove and allow to cool completely.
- In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine almond flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Whisk eggs, maple syrup, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a separate larger bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to create a uniform batter without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, ensuring an even distribution, and delicately scatter the toasted almond slices across the surface.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a light golden top and checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it rest inside the pan, allowing it to cool naturally to room temperature.
- Once completely cooled, dust the cake’s surface with powdered sugar and optionally garnish with additional raw almond slices for extra texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Experiment fearlessly with alternative flour blends to create unique textures and taste profiles.
- Chill batter briefly before baking to enhance moisture and prevent excessive spreading.
- Room temperature ingredients guarantee smoother mixing and more consistent baking results.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick near cake’s center; clean release indicates perfect baking.
- Store leftovers in airtight container at room temperature for maximum freshness up to three days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg