French Crusted Almond Cake
A rich and buttery almond cake with a crispy French crust, perfect for a French dessert.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup almondschopped
- ●2 cups saudi arabianall-purpose flour
- ●1 cup flakybutter, softened
- ●1 teaspoon spicyground cinnamon
- ●1 teaspoon bakesalt
- ●2 large eggs
- ●1/2 cup granulated sugar
- ●1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- 2
Grease a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan and set aside.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, and salt.
- 4
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 5
Beat in the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next.
- 6
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 7
Stir in the chopped almonds.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- 9
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.