Almond Cake is a tender and moist cake that is easy to make and full of almond flavor, topped with sliced almonds for a nutty crunch. No glaze or frosting is needed; the cake is that good on its own! Check out my homemade almond paste to use in this recipe.
Almond Cake
Almond Cake is a simple round cake that is full of almond flavor from the almond paste, almond extract, and even more almonds on top! It is perfectly delicious as-is, but you could always add a sprinkle of confectioners’ sugar on top.
Ingredients
Flour: You will need a cup of all-purpose flour for this recipe. You could also use gluten-free flour if preferred, although we have not tested that in this recipe.
Almond Paste: Be sure to use almond paste, not marzipan, for this recipe. It is easy to confuse the two, but the paste is best for baking.
Almond Extract: Of course, I had to add almond extract for even more flavor!
Almonds: Look for sliced almonds to top the cake. (You could leave them off the top, but they do add lots of flavor and a nutty crunch I love.)
What are some Optional Toppings?
As I stated above, you can’t go wrong with a little confectioners’ sugar sprinkled on top of the cake. However, there are some more ideas that would also be delicious. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Whipped cream
- Ice cream
- Fresh fruit
But, again, the cake is just as delicious without any added toppings, too!
How to Store Almond Cake
This cake can be stored at room temperature, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days. It is still delicious after a couple of days, for sure!
Can I Freeze this Cake?
Yes! In fact, this cake freezes quite well. First, let the cake cool completely. Next, wrap it in plastic wrap, followed by aluminum foil. Label and date the packaging; it will last in the freezer for up to three months. When ready to enjoy, transfer the frozen cake to the refrigerator to thaw.
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Almond Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅔ cup (7 ounces) almond paste
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks / 170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (46 g) sliced almonds
- confectioners' sugar, for dusting, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly spray a 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer on medium-high speed, beat together the almond paste and sugar until small crumbs form.
- Add butter and continue to beat the mixture until light and fluffy.
- Add the almond extract and the eggs, one at a time, fully combining between each addition.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined, making sure not to overmix the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top. Sprinkle sliced almonds evenly over the top* and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean, but a few crumbs are okay.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before dusting with confectioners' sugar (if using), cutting, and serving.
Notes
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I made this cake for Thanksgiving. It was delicious! My only difficulty was dealing with the almond paste. I ended up just using the beaters to break it up instead of actually mixing it. Otherwise, it was a very simple recipe. I’ll definitely be making this again. Thank you!
Made this for Thanksgiving with gluten free flour (Cup4Cup) and it was delicious. Everyone loved it!
Okay, made this a second time. Couple of observations. Mixing the almond paste and sugar between my fingers is much more effective. I’m guessing using a food processor might speed up the process. Also, beating the butter and sugar mixture until REALLY fluffy resulted in a more even cake. I LOVE this cake!
Amanda – can I substitute bananas for the almond paste 🤪🤪🤪 Sorry, couldn’t resist after yesterdays comments!🙃
Could I substitute cat food pate for the almond paste? Not really a fan of almonds, or cake. Can I make it in the instant pot? I don’t have 40 minutes to wait for it to cook. 🤪
Is there a substitution for almond paste? Not a fan of the overwhelming flavor. Thanks!
I found this online thought I’d share! Have fun baking!
Ingredients For Allergy Alternate For Almond Paste
1
8 oz package of creamed cheese
1
egg yolk
3/4 c
sugar
1/3 tsp
imitation almond flavoring
How To Make Allergy Alternate For Almond Paste
1
let cream cheese come to room temp, Cream in sugar until super creamy,gently mix in egg yolk and imitation almond flavoring until smooth. Use in any recipe that calls for almond paste
Can you substitute almond flour for regular flour?
I think this just might be the Almond Cake recipe that I have been looking for for years. I will be trying this very soon. Thanks so much for this. My mother and I bought a cake that looks exactly like this one years ago. The bakery and my mother are gone. I am looking forward to pulling out some old memories.
Please let us know!!! It would be such a treasure if it was!!!
To make the almond paste easier to mix, I put it in the microwave for a few seconds to soften it and then mix with the sugar. Makes it a lot easier to work with!