Italian Almond Cake
A moist Italian almond cake recipe with a light and nutty flavor, perfect for a dessert.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 cups almondssliced
- ●1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1 teaspoon baking powder
- ●1/2 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ●1 cup granulated sugar
- ●2 large eggs
- ●1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ●1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- ●1 cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then beat in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- 5
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- 6
Stir in the sliced almonds.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- 8
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Once the cake is completely cool, dust it with confectioners' sugar.