🍯 Honey Almond Cake: A Delicate, Nutty Delight
Moist, fragrant, and elegantly simple—this cake is perfect with tea or as a dessert!
This Honey Almond Cake combines the rich flavor of toasted almonds with a touch of honey for a subtly sweet treat. With its tender crumb and aromatic almond essence, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make yet feels gourmet.
📝 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp almond extract (or vanilla extract)
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- ½ cup (50g) ground almonds (almond flour)
For Decoration:
- Toasted almond slices
- Drizzle of honey
📋 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line a 7-inch (18cm) round cake pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (~3 mins).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in almond extract.
4️⃣ Combine Wet & Dry
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk in three parts, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in ground almonds gently.
5️⃣ Bake
- Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 30-35 mins until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
6️⃣ Cool & Decorate
- Let cool 10 mins in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, top with toasted almonds and a generous honey drizzle.
⏱️ Time & Servings
- Prep: 15 mins | Bake: 30-35 mins | Total: 50 mins
- Serves: 8
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Room-temperature ingredients ensure a smooth batter.
✔ Toast almond slices in a dry pan for 2-3 mins for extra flavor.
✔ Substitute almond flour with hazelnut flour for a twist!
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Cake
✅ Light yet indulgent—not overly sweet.
✅ Gluten-free option: Use 1:1 GF flour.
✅ Pairs perfectly with coffee, tea, or vanilla ice cream.
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