Indulge in the delightful Almond Cake with Almond Icing, a classic dessert that showcases the nutty flavor of almonds in every bite. This moist and flavorful cake is made with almond flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and a touch of almond extract. It's then topped with a luscious almond icing, made with powdered sugar, butter, milk, and almond extract. This recipe also includes variations for a gluten-free almond cake and a vegan almond cake, so everyone can enjoy this delectable treat. Additionally, discover a recipe for almond butter cake, which adds a rich and creamy almond butter swirl to the cake batter, creating a marbled effect and an extra layer of almondy goodness. These recipes are perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea parties to festive celebrations.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
ALMOND LAYER CAKE WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTING
This dreamy white cake is made for almond lovers. For even extra nutty flavor, decorate your cake with some crunchy Jordan almonds.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter two 9-inch-round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper; butter the parchment and dust with flour, tapping out the excess. Pulse 2 cups flour, the baking powder, salt and almonds in a food processor until the nuts are finely ground into a powder, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk the egg whites, milk, and vanilla and almond extracts in a medium bowl until combined.
- Beat 1 stick butter and the granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low; beat in the flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with the flour, until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to racks and let cool in the pans. (The cakes can be frozen, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 2 weeks. Unwrap and thaw at room temperature.)
- Make the frosting: Microwave the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring, until melted; set aside. Beat the cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 4 minutes. Gently fold in the melted white chocolate with a rubber spatula. (The frosting can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 2 days. Beat with a mixer to soften just before frosting the cake.)
- Assemble the cake: Loosen the edges of the cakes with a knife, then invert 1 layer onto a platter and peel off the parchment. Spread 1 to 1 1/2 cups frosting on top. Remove the other layer from the pan, peel off the parchment and carefully place on top of the first layer. Cover the top and sides of the cake with a thin layer of frosting (this is the "crumb coat"; it doesn't have to be perfect). Chill 15 minutes, then cover with the remaining frosting and decorate with nonpareils.
EASY ALMOND BUNDT CAKE RECIPE WITH ALMOND-FLAVORED ICING
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Heat oven to 350 F. Coat a 10-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of sugar.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat together butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat in almond filling until combined.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add the flour mixture to the butter mixture with the milk, starting and ending with flour mixture. Beat until well blended.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake 50 to 55 minutes, but begin checking at 45 minutes, or until toothpick tests with a few crumbs clinging to it.
- Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Then invert onto wire rack to cool completely.
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, milk, and almond extract until there are no lumps. The mixture should run off a spoon but be opaque. Adjust as necessary.
- Drizzle over entire cake. Source: Adapted from "A Century of Family Favorites from Solo and Baker Brand" (H.M. Smyth Co., 1997).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 183 mg, Fat 21 g, ServingSize 1 cake (12-16 servings), UnsaturatedFat 11 g
ALMOND ICING
Categories Condiment/Spread No-Cook Christmas Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Vegan Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Makes about 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix water, extracts and salt in small bowl. Whisk in enough powdered sugar to form icing thick enough to pipe.
SCANDINAVIAN ALMOND CAKE
I got this recipe when I bought a cool looking pan. It's meant to go in there, but would work just as well in a loaf pan. This cake is very almondy and moist!
Provided by haloifgas
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 18 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Spray pan with cooking spray/Pam and flour.
- Beat sugar, egg, extract, and milk well. Add flour and baking powder. Add butter.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes. Edges must be golden brown.
- Cool in pan overnight before removing. Cake will break if removed too soon.
- Sprinkle with icing sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.4, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 25.2, Sodium 63.8, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 13.9, Protein 1.6
ALMOND COFFEE CAKE
Enjoy the taste of almond in this coffee cake topped with berries - perfect for a wonderful breakfast
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 2h
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil, leaving 1 inch of foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and almond paste with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in almond extract and eggs until well blended. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder and salt just until blended. Spread batter in pan; sprinkle with almonds.
- Bake 45 minutes or until tooth-pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Use foil to lift cake out of pan; cut into squares. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Garnish with berries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg
Tips:
- Use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour for a more pronounced almond flavor and a moist, dense texture.
- Toast the almonds before using them in the cake batter to enhance their flavor.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy to incorporate air into the batter and make the cake rise.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Fold in the dry ingredients gradually to avoid overmixing the batter, which can result in a tough cake.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven to ensure even baking.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it to prevent the frosting from melting.
- For a smooth and creamy almond icing, use powdered sugar, almond extract, and heavy cream.
- Decorate the cake with additional almonds, sliced almonds, or a sprinkling of powdered sugar before serving.
Conclusion:
This almond cake with almond icing is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist, dense texture of the cake is complemented by the creamy, nutty flavor of the almond icing. Whether you are serving it at a special gathering or enjoying it as a sweet treat, this cake is sure to impress. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great choice for bakers of all skill levels.
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