Desserts

Almond Cake Recipe

This Almond Cake Recipe is a light, moist cake that is easy to make. The honey adds a touch of sweetness to the cake and pairs nicely with the silvered almonds.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook1 hr
  • Total1 hr 10 min
  • Makes6 servings
  • Calories581
Almond Cake Recipe

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9 inch circular baking pan with butter.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, add flour, baking powder, ginger, sugar and salt. Combine all together.

  3. 3

    Now add butter, egg, honey, milk and vanilla extract. Mix into a smooth batter.

  4. 4

    Pour the batter in a baking pan and sprinkle sliced almonds on it without leaving any empty space.

  5. 5

    Bake in the oven for 60 minutes.

  6. 6

    Double check with a skewer or toothpick if the middle is cooked through before removing from the oven. Skewer must come out clean.

  7. 7

    Let the cake cool down before slicing and serving. Serve with more honey if desired.

Notes

Replace almonds with blueberries, sliced pear or sliced apple if you have a nuts allergy.Add 1 Tablespoon orange zest to give the cake extra flavor.Add ground cloves and cinnamon if you make it in December for a holiday taste. Make it vegan:Replace honey with maple syrup.Replace egg with 1 tablespoon baking powder + 2 tablespoons soy milk or use self raising flour + 2 tablespoons soy milk.Replace whole milk with soy milk.

Per serving

  • Carbs71 g
  • Protein12 g
  • Fat30 g
  • Fiber4 g

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