Description
Mother’s Day Almond Cake is a delightful tribute to the incredible women in our lives. This moist and fluffy cake, infused with rich almond and vanilla flavors, is perfect for celebrating love and appreciation. Easy to make, it features a beautiful texture and can be elegantly dusted with powdered sugar or adorned with fresh fruit. Gather your family around this sweet centerpiece, creating delicious memories together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour in vanilla extract and mix gently until incorporated; avoid over-mixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg