Description
Indulge in the delightful Honey Almond Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that will surely impress your guests. This cake features a harmonious blend of almond flour and honey, resulting in a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations, this recipe is easy to follow and requires simple ingredients that are readily available. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and enhance its natural sweetness with fresh fruits or a drizzle of honey syrup. Enjoy every bite of this unique dessert that strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and flavor.
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, whisked)
- 1 cup finely ground almond flour
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Using a mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about two minutes).
- Add vanilla paste and almond extract while mixing on low; then gradually add eggs.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients until nearly combined.
- Gently fold in almond flour until fully mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and top with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 28-35 minutes; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Prepare honey syrup by heating honey and water until mixed; pour over warm cake once baked.
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg