Go Back
–+ servings
two slices of the almond cake recipe stacked on each other
Print Recipe
5 from 3 votes

The Best Almond Cake

This almond paste cake is moist, flavorful, and perfect for almond lovers. Its delicate crumb and rich almond flavor make it an elegant dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 286Calories

Ingredients

  • 7 oz almond paste
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup whole milk room temperature
  • ½ cup sliced almonds (optional, for topping)
  • 3 tbp granulated sugar for topping, I used vanilla bean sugar
  • Powdered sugar for dusting, optional
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan, line the bottom with parchment paper, and lightly grease the paper.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, add the almond paste and granulated sugar. Pulse until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
    7 oz almond paste, ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • Add the softened butter to the food processor. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
    ½ cup unsalted butter
  • Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and milk and mix until combined.
    3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon almond extract, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup whole milk
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
    1 cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Add in the dry ingredients into the food processor and blend just until the flour mixture disappears. Make sure to not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and sliced almonds if desired.
    ½ cup sliced almonds, 3 tbp granulated sugar
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
    Powdered sugar

Notes

Enjoy this cake on its own or paired with whipped cream and fresh berries for an extra indulgent treat!​

Nutrition

Calories: 286Calories | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg