Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Almond Raspberry Cake, a soft and flavor-packed dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This cake combines a light almond sponge with a luscious raspberry buttercream, creating an unforgettable taste sensation. The nutty essence of almonds pairs beautifully with the vibrant tartness of raspberries, making it an ideal treat for birthdays, gatherings, or simply to enjoy at home. With its stunning presentation and exceptional flavors, this cake is sure to impress your guests or satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 90 g butter (room temperature)
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 130 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g almond flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 120 g sour cream (room temperature)
- 30 g vegetable oil (e.g. canola oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 100 g butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 tsp freeze dried raspberry powder
- 165 g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp whole milk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat room temperature butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Mix in sour cream and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For raspberry buttercream, beat butter with freeze-dried raspberry powder; gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract and milk.
- Once the cake is completely cool, frost with raspberry buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg