Honey Almond Cake
A delightfully moist and nutty single-layer cake drenched in a sweet honey glaze and topped with toasted sliced almonds.
Ingredients
- •1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180g)
- •1/2 cup almond flour (50g)
- •1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •1/2 cup unsalted butter (115g), softened
- •1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- •1/3 cup honey (plus 2 tablespoons for the glaze)
- •2 large eggs, room temperature
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •1/2 cup whole milk
- •1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan, lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add the 1/3 cup of honey, eggs one at a time, and vanilla extract, beating well after each addition until thoroughly combined.
- 5
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 7
Scatter the sliced almonds evenly over the top of the batter.
- 8
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- 9
While the cake is still warm, drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of honey evenly over the toasted almonds.
- 10
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Chef tips
- For extra depth of flavor, toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet for a few minutes before adding them to the top of the cake.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- You can substitute the vanilla extract with almond extract if you want a stronger nutty aroma.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished cake has a golden-brown, crunchy almond crust, a tender and crumbly golden crumb, and a fragrant, floral honey aroma that tastes deeply comforting and rich.