Description
Indulge in the delightful Honey Almond Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This cake features a tender crumb enriched by the natural sweetness of honey and the nutty flavor of almond flour. Soaked in a luscious honey syrup, it promises to keep each slice incredibly moist while offering a unique taste that’s not overly sweet. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself, this easy-to-make cake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Serve it with fresh berries, whipped cream, or even a drizzle of honey for an elevated experience!
Ingredients
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- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup finely ground almond flour
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds (for topping)
- ⅓ cup honey (for honey simple syrup)
- ⅓ cup water (for honey simple syrup)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch cake pan lined with parchment paper.
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar for two minutes until fluffy.
- Add vanilla and almond extracts followed by the whisked eggs, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in almond flour with a rubber spatula until fully mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 28-35 minutes or until edges pull away from the pan.
- Prepare honey simple syrup by heating honey with water until mixed; pour over warm cake after baking.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg