One summer when I was young, probably in first or second grade, I did a kid’s camp. It was a big deal. I got to head off for the day and do grown-up things like cook and meet people without being shy. My favorite day was the cooking day. We learned how to make spaghetti and meatballs, homemade pretzels and my favorite…Almond Cake.
We used this exact recipe at kid’s camp and I’m not sure where or who it came from, so I can’t give proper credit. But, we’ve held onto this one ever since! It became a staple in our house when it came to dessert. Sunday night, just ate dinner, NEEED DESSERT. You know the feeling? So, we’d turn to almond cake because a) it’s so simple, a first grader can make it, b) it takes like three minutes to mix together and pop in the oven and c) it is soooooo delicious and chewy and almond-infused.
This almond cake recipe is great because it goes well with so many different toppings. We love it with berries, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, peaches, chocolate…you name it. It’s one of those addictive desserts that people will LOVE and come back for more, and you can pretend like you were slaving away for hours in the kitchen to produce such a mouth-watering treat. But really, you were in there for three minutes while you mix some sugar, eggs and flour together, and then you pressed the kitchen timer and BAM. Dessert on the table in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. almond extract
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease and flour an 8" cake or tart pan.
- In a large microwavable bowl, melt the butter until liquid.
- Add all the ingredients and mix until incorporated.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and an inserted knife or toothpick comes out fairly clean.
- Serve with fruit or ice cream.
26 Comments
Looks super easy to make! The powdered sugar is the perfect touch to make it look more gourmet!
Kim, SUPER easy! And pretty darn delicious. Hope you love it!
Love these fast delicious desserts. Plus I always have everything on hand to make it.
Candy, we definitely agree! Quick and easy is always the best.
would you use almond flour to enhance it or just stick with the almond extract?
Angela, We’ve never tried making it with almond flour before, but that’s a great idea. It already has a very strong almond flavor just using the extract, but almond flour would definitely be fun to try! If you make it with almond flour, let us know how it turns out!
I love how you decorated this! Almond is one of my favorite flavorings so I gotta try this!
Thanks Kaley! And oh my goodness I agree. Almond is the BOMB. I add almond extract to anything and everything when I’m baking 🙂
This looks so yummy + pretty too! I’ll have to try this one soon! xx
Thanks! Hope you love it as much as we do!
Wow !!!! Yes ease looks amazing !!!
Thanks Laci! Give it a try and let us know what you think!
I might have to pass this recipe to my mom! She’s all about easy and this looks super delicious!
Brittany, this is about as easy as it gets. Hope you and your mom love it!
This looks delicious and easy to make!
Jenny, It seriously is SO easy to make. And yes, delicious too 🙂 Hope you like it!
Easy, quick, sweet, and good recipes. Now you’re speaking my language!
Angie, It’s so true. We’re all so busy these days, no one has time for complicated recipes that require hours of work. We love simple and fresh recipes!
I can imagine how gorgeous this would be with whipped cream! 🙂
Truly, whipped cream takes everything up a notch 🙂
Love how easy this recipe is! The cake is absolutely beautiful and elegant!
Thanks Ashlyn! And yes, we LOVE simple but delicious recipes. Especially when almond and cake are involved 😉
Looks yumm-o I will sub out the eggs for applesauce and use vegan butter. Awesome to have with lemonade on a hot day!
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Candace, let us know how it tastes with your changes! Lemonade’s a great idea….and I’d love a hot day, too:)
Wow simple one and looks delicious! Love to try this soon 🙂
Uma, it is SOOO simple and yummy. Hope you love it!