Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Almond Cake, a perfect dessert that combines the natural sweetness of honey with the rich, nutty essence of almonds. This cake boasts a moist texture and tender crumb, making it an ideal treat for any occasion—from family celebrations to afternoon tea. With straightforward ingredients and a simple preparation method, this recipe is accessible to bakers of all skill levels. Topped with sliced almonds and drizzled with honey syrup, it not only tastes heavenly but also looks stunning on any dessert table.
Ingredients
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- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease an 8-inch cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and almond extracts, then mix in eggs gradually.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in almond flour gently without overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 28-35 minutes or until edges pull away from the pan; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Prepare honey syrup by heating honey and water until combined.
- Drizzle syrup over warm cake and let it cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg