Description
Ina Garten’s almond cake brings Mediterranean charm to classic dessert lovers. Silky texture and rich almond flavor highlight this elegant French-inspired treat for weekend gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups fine blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup sliced raw almonds
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet and Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8-inch springform pan by coating it thoroughly with cooking spray to ensure easy cake removal.
- Distribute sliced almonds on a small baking tray and roast for 4-5 minutes, carefully monitoring to achieve a golden-brown color without scorching. Allow almonds to cool completely after toasting.
- Blend almond flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Whisk eggs, maple syrup, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a large bowl until the mixture becomes uniform and slightly frothy.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, stirring gently until a smooth, consistent batter forms without overmixing.
- Transfer batter into the prepared pan, creating an even surface and strategically sprinkling toasted almond slices across the top for visual appeal and added texture.
- Place cake in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, checking for a light golden surface and confirming doneness by inserting a toothpick that comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow cake to cool completely within the pan, then garnish with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar and optional raw almond slices for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Customize Flour Alternatives for dietary needs by substituting almond flour with gluten-free options like coconut or oat flour for those with sensitivities.
- Control Sweetness by adjusting maple syrup quantity, using honey or agave as alternative natural sweeteners that complement almond flavor.
- Enhance Texture by ensuring ingredients are room temperature, which helps create smoother batter and more consistent cake structure.
- Maximize Flavor Depth by lightly crushing toasted almonds before sprinkling, releasing more nutty aromatics and creating interesting visual texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg