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How to make almond cake

Published August 10, 2019 Last Modified September 9, 2019 By GreedyEats

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Learn how to make Almond Cake the easiest way! This moist and soft almond cake is paired with Almond Cream Cheese Frosting and delivers great flavor.

Learn how to make Almond Cake with Almond Cream Cheese Frosting on Greedyeats.com

If you had ask me a few weeks before how do I like Almond cake! I’d go like mm.. Almond flavored cake? Can a dessert flavor get any weirder than this?

I mean I get certain dessert combinations with almonds. Like cherry, pistachios, peaches all pitted fruits! But just almond notes in a cake? Plain. Boring! Blah!

But wait! Stick here with me for a sec.

How to make almond cake recipe in one bowl, frosted with almond cream cheese frosting

I learnt just 3 weeks before how stunning this cake tastes. It all happened when a dear friend of mine requested this flavor for her Birthday.

I was blown away by how well it pairs with a slight hint of vanilla. Oh and topped with cream cheese frosting, it is absolute heaven! I still can’t believe I am saying this.

So lets quickly look at the process for this easy almond cake recipe that I can’t stopping talking about!

Easy almond cake recipe made in one bowl using simple pantry ingredients topped with cream cheese frosting.

How to make Almond Cake

Now we are using the regular pantry staples to create batter for this cake.

  • Cream sugar and butter first
  • Beat in 2 egg whites
  • Add some sour cream and extracts next
  • Sift dry (flour, leaveners and salt) on wet, Yes this is a one bowl recipe!
  • Fold the batter adding some milk
  • Then bake at 350 deg F till done

There you have it. Nothing unusual here!

And for the flavor we will use a hint of almond extract. Just 3/4 of a tsp. Believe me less is more! You sure don’t want to overdo it as the almond extract is quite potent!

Best almond cake recipe for a soft, moist and tender cake frosted with almond cream cheese frosting!

Ingredients for almond cake recipe

  • Butter: For added flavor and texture. I like to use unsalted butter for baking.
  • Sugar: To sweeten the cake 😉
  • Egg Whites: Give structure and binding to the cake (Egg yolks weigh the cake down).
  • Sour cream: Adds a ton of moisture and produces a tender bake
  • Flour: We are only using all purpose flour for this cake. Trust me you won’t miss almond flour here!
  • Extracts: Now a combination of both the extracts work wonders to the flavor of this cake. You may omit vanilla if you prefer.
  • Milk: Always use fut fat milk. Low fat cakes don’t bake as tender!
  • Leaveners: For lift
  • Salt: To balance the sweetness

Scented with almond extract, topped with toasted almonds this is a one bowl and easy almond cake recipe topped with cream cheese frosting!

How much almond extract should I use in a cake?

I’d never go over a tsp of almond extract! Almond extract is super strong and you will never need a lot to get almond flavor in your bakes. Remember less is more?
Best Almond Cake recipe with toasted almonds and almond cream cheese frosting. So much nut flavor in every bite!

What can I use if I don’t have almond extract?

AMARETTO LIQUEUR. About 1/4 cup. Reduce the milk in the recipe by 1/4 cup if taking that route. Olivia has explained it so well here!

Tender and buttery almond cake with balanced almond flavors topped with sweet almond cream cheese frosting!

Almond cream cheese frosting:

This cake pairs perfectly with homemade cream cheese frosting. I love to add a hint of almond extract to it.

If you don’t want almond flavor to be over powering, leave it out. Or add some vanilla instead!

Crumb coat your cake with a thin layer of frosting. Allow it to firm up in the fridge for about 1/2 an hour. This little trick makes frosing so much easier and neater!


A simple almond cake made with sour cream and almond extract. So buttery, moist and infused with balanced almond flavors!

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How to make Almond Cake

Learn how to make Almond Cake the easiest way! This moist and soft almond cake is paired with Almond Cream Cheese Frosting and delivers great flavors.
5 from 22 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 Slices
Calories: 389kcal
Author: Neha

Ingredients

  • 1/3 Cup (75 gms) Butter (Unsalted, softened to room temp)
  • 2/3 Cup (133 gms) Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Egg whites (room temp)
  • 3/4 tsp Almond Extract
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/3 Cup Sour cream (Full fat, room temp)
  • 1/3 Cup Whole milk (room temp)
  • 2/3 +1/2 Cups (133 gms) All purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp Salt

Almond Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/2 pkg. 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened to room temp)
  • 2 Tbsp Butter (room temp)
  • 2 Cups Confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Almond Extract
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Salt a pinch

To decorate on top and bottom

  • 1/3 Cup Roasted Almonds (roughly chopped)

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease/spray a 6 x 3 inches round pan.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl beat butter and sugar till it gets light and fluffy. About 3-4 minutes.
  • 3. Now beat in the egg whites. Add and beat in sour cream and extracts next. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt over wet. Now add milk and gently fold the batter till combined.
  • 4. The batter will be thick. Do not over mix.
  • 5. Bake for about 45-55 minutes. The cake is ready when it passes the tooth pick test. Cool it for 10-15 minutes in the pan. Cool down further on a wire rack before frosting.

Almond cream cheese frosting

  • 1. Beat all the ingredients together except sugar until smooth.
  • 2. Gradually add in sugar and beat well till the frosting gets light and smooth in texture.

Assembling the cake

  • 1. Crumb coat cooled cake with a thin layer of frosting and chill for 1/2 and hour to let it set.
  • 2. Evenly cover the top and sides of cake with more frosting saving some to decorate on top.
  • 3. Spread roasted almonds on the top (center) and bottom (sides) and decorate with the remaining frosting.

Notes

Making the cake ahead:
The cake can be made ahead of time. Cool it and cover tightly. You may keep it overnight or upto a day.
Similarly, frosting can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Allow it to soften to a spreadable consistency for about 10-15 mns before assembling.
Storing and freezing instructions:
Both frosted and unfrosted cakes can be frozen for 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature for a few hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal
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  1. Tre

    May 17, 2020 at 5:26 pm

    Easy and delicious recipe! I don’t consider myself a baker but I’ve made this cake twice and it comes out perfectly!

    Reply
  2. Sophie

    August 16, 2019 at 11:21 am

    5 stars
    Wow, that cake looks so moist and decadent. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  3. Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen

    August 16, 2019 at 9:26 am

    5 stars
    I don’t think I’ve ever had an almond cake before! This looks delicious and I love the presentation!

    Reply
  4. Alina | Cooking Journey Blog

    August 14, 2019 at 10:42 am

    5 stars
    This is such a dreamy cake. I love how you decorated it with crushed almonds!

    Reply
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