ALMOND CRUNCH POUND CAKE

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This is a dense, rich cake with a candy-like topping that is easy to make. It freezes really well so you can have a great dessert on hand. Wrap well and store at room temperature up to 2 days or freeze up to 1 month. Crisp it in the oven briefly at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for that just-baked taste. Serve with whipped cream and raspberries.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h8m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup slivered almonds
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon milk
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
⅓ cup almond paste
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Combine slivered almonds, 1/3 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and milk in a small saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture is smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove topping from heat.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cup flour, cream of tartar, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat 3/4 cup softened butter and almond paste in a large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 1 cup white sugar and continue beating until mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating 1 minute after each addition; stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Add flour mixture and beat until batter is just mixed, about 1 minute more; pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon flour evenly over batter. Spoon the topping over the flour layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 102.8 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 124.3 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

Laiq Hussain
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This cake was a waste of time and ingredients. It was not good.


SULTAN FF
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I would not recommend this recipe. The cake was not good.


Chanoi Ahmad
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The cake was a bit dry, but the almond crunch topping was good.


Namujju Marianah
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


L is for Winner
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This cake is a keeper. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Daoud Roman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great. It was moist and flavorful.


Rofikul Rofikul islam
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This was a great cake. The almond crunch topping was a nice touch.


Waqas Niazi
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Canda Company
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This cake was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Mdshimul Ail
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ashok Budhathoki
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This was a delicious and easy cake to make. I used a bundt pan and it turned out perfectly.


Sthembiso Felix
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This cake was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, and the almond crunch topping added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.