Best 2 Solo Almond Cake Recipes

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Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOLO ALMOND CAKE



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This I have been making for years and found the recipe on the label of a can of Solo Almond filling.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 (12 ounce) can solo almond filling
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons light cream
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour 10 inch tube pan or 12-cup Bundt pan.
  • Beat butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time,.
  • beating well after each addition. Beat in almond filling until well blended.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt until mixed.
  • Add to almond mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  • Beat until blended.
  • Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
  • Bake 50-55 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and cool completely on rack.
  • To make glaze, combine Confectioners' sugar, cream and extract in small bowl and stir until well blended and smooth.
  • Spoon over top of cake and let set.

CHEZ PANISSE ALMOND CAKE



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Make and share this Chez Panisse Almond Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 9inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup almond paste (not marzipan)
10 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and position the rack to the center of the oven.
  • Line the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan with a round of parchment paper, or butter the pan and dust it lightly with flour, tapping out any excess.
  • With an electric mixer, beat together the sugar and almond paste until the paste is finely broken up (the sugar crystals helps break the paste into pieces-so don't add the butter yet!) 3.
  • Now add the butter and beat for a few minutes until light and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl, or a measuring cup with a spout, stir together the eggs with a fork then dribble it into the batter as you beat.
  • Add the vanilla.
  • Mix together the flour, baking soda and salt with a whisk.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the batter until just incorporated.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • The baking time may take a but longer due to the variation in different brands of almond paste.
  • Cool the cake on a rack before serving.
  • This cake is extremely moist and will keep well for up to a week if well-wrapped.

Tips:

  • Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before starting, this will help them mix together smoothly and create a light and fluffy cake.
  • Use superfine almond flour for the best texture. You can also make your own by grinding blanched almonds in a food processor until fine.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help it rise evenly and prevent the top from browning too quickly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will help it set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This almond cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and has a light and fluffy texture. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, lunch, or dessert, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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