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Slice of almond cream cake with creamy frosting and almond decorations

Almond Cream Cake

Almond Cream Cake is a delightful treat with a rich almond flavor and creamy frosting, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup almond extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix the almond flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool completely.
Frosting and Serving
  1. For the frosting, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks, then slowly add the powdered sugar and almond extract until stiff peaks form.
  2. Frost the cooled cake with the almond cream frosting and serve.

Notes

Serve with fresh berries for a burst of color and flavor. Pair with a cup of tea or coffee for a cozy afternoon treat. Add a drizzle of chocolate sauce for extra indulgence. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert. Garnish with sliced almonds to enhance the almond flavor.