Almond Bread Cake
A delightfully nutty and tender cake inspired by traditional twice-baked almond bread, featuring a buttery crumb and a crunchy sliced almond topping.
Ingredients
- •1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180g)
- •1/2 cup almond flour (50g)
- •1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- •2 teaspoons baking powder
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (115g)
- •2 large eggs, at room temperature
- •1/2 cup whole milk (120ml)
- •1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- •1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- •1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan, lining it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, eggs, whole milk, almond extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined and no streaks of dry flour remain, being careful not to overmix.
- 5
Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with your spatula.
- 6
Scatter the sliced almonds evenly over the top of the batter, pressing them down very gently so they adhere.
- 7
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- 8
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
💡 Chef tips
- For a dairy-free pareve version, substitute the melted butter with an equal amount of coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil, and use almond milk instead of dairy milk.
- Store the cooled cake wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze it for up to 2 months.
- To enhance the nutty flavor, lightly toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before scattering them over the batter.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished almond bread cake features a golden-brown crust studded with toasted almonds, releasing a rich aroma of vanilla and almond, with a moist, tender crumb.