Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Honey Almond Cake, a charming dessert that beautifully harmonizes light almond flavor with sweet honey notes. This cake features a moist texture and tender crumb, making it perfect for celebrations or simply as a treat to enjoy with your afternoon coffee. With its stunning presentation, topped with crunchy sliced almonds, this Honey Almond Cake is sure to impress both family and guests alike. Easy enough for beginner bakers, its straightforward preparation allows you to whip up this delicious confection quickly. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this cake will undoubtedly become a beloved addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
- 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 paste or extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup finely ground almond flour
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375℉. Grease an 8” cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the unsalted butter and sugar using a stand mixer until fluffy.
- Add vanilla and almond extracts, then gradually incorporate whisked eggs.
- Mix in dry ingredients until just combined, then gently fold in almond flour.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 28–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- While baking, heat honey and water in a saucepan to create the syrup.
- Once baked, pour syrup over the warm cake and let soak for about 20 minutes before cooling completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (68g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg