cakes, dessert

Almond Cake

This Almond Cake recipe uses 5 basic ingredients to create a chewy, almond-infused cake, perfect for topping with berries and powdered sugar.
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.

This Almond Cake recipe uses 5 basic ingredients to create a chewy, almond-infused cake, perfect for topping with berries and powdered sugar.
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 uses 5 basic ingredients to create a chewy, almond-infused cake, perfect for topping with berries and powdered sugar.
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.

This Almond Cake recipe uses 5 basic ingredients to create a chewy, almond-infused cake, perfect for topping with berries and powdered sugar. This Almond Cake recipe uses 5 basic ingredients to create a chewy, almond-infused cake, perfect for topping with berries and powdered sugar.

Almond Cake

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 1 cake, about 8 large slices

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Grease and flour an 8" cake or tart pan.
  3. In a large microwavable bowl, melt the butter until liquid.
  4. Add all the ingredients and mix until incorporated.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and an inserted knife or toothpick comes out fairly clean.
  6. Serve with fruit or ice cream.
https://www.kiwiandcarrot.com/almond-cake/

This Almond Cake recipe uses 5 basic ingredients to create a chewy, almond-infused cake, perfect for topping with berries and powdered sugar.

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26 Comments

  • Reply Kim S February 22, 2016 at 8:27 am

    Looks super easy to make! The powdered sugar is the perfect touch to make it look more gourmet!

    • Reply Elizabeth February 22, 2016 at 12:27 pm

      Kim, SUPER easy! And pretty darn delicious. Hope you love it!

  • Reply candy February 22, 2016 at 8:51 am

    Love these fast delicious desserts. Plus I always have everything on hand to make it.

    • Reply Sarah February 22, 2016 at 1:06 pm

      Candy, we definitely agree! Quick and easy is always the best.

  • Reply Angela Tolsma February 22, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    would you use almond flour to enhance it or just stick with the almond extract?

    • Reply Sarah February 22, 2016 at 1:09 pm

      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!

  • Reply Kaley February 22, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    I love how you decorated this! Almond is one of my favorite flavorings so I gotta try this!

    • Reply Sarah February 22, 2016 at 11:15 pm

      Thanks Kaley! And oh my goodness I agree. Almond is the BOMB. I add almond extract to anything and everything when I’m baking 🙂

  • Reply Lilies + Lambs February 22, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    This looks so yummy + pretty too! I’ll have to try this one soon! xx

    • Reply Sarah February 22, 2016 at 11:15 pm

      Thanks! Hope you love it as much as we do!

  • Reply Laci February 22, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    Wow !!!! Yes ease looks amazing !!!

    • Reply Sarah February 22, 2016 at 11:16 pm

      Thanks Laci! Give it a try and let us know what you think!

  • Reply Brittany Starnes February 23, 2016 at 7:51 am

    I might have to pass this recipe to my mom! She’s all about easy and this looks super delicious!

    • Reply Elizabeth February 23, 2016 at 9:58 am

      Brittany, this is about as easy as it gets. Hope you and your mom love it!

  • Reply Jenny February 23, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    This looks delicious and easy to make!

    • Reply Sarah February 24, 2016 at 9:39 am

      Jenny, It seriously is SO easy to make. And yes, delicious too 🙂 Hope you like it!

  • Reply Angie Scheie February 24, 2016 at 12:29 am

    Easy, quick, sweet, and good recipes. Now you’re speaking my language!

    • Reply Sarah February 24, 2016 at 9:40 am

      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!

  • Reply Sarah February 24, 2016 at 3:49 am

    I can imagine how gorgeous this would be with whipped cream! 🙂

    • Reply Sarah February 24, 2016 at 9:40 am

      Truly, whipped cream takes everything up a notch 🙂

  • Reply Ashlyn | Dollop Of Yum February 24, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    Love how easy this recipe is! The cake is absolutely beautiful and elegant!

    • Reply Sarah February 24, 2016 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks Ashlyn! And yes, we LOVE simple but delicious recipes. Especially when almond and cake are involved 😉

  • Reply Candace April 4, 2016 at 11:13 am

    Looks yumm-o I will sub out the eggs for applesauce and use vegan butter. Awesome to have with lemonade on a hot day!

    ~Candace
    http://www.Pixel26.com
    http://www.WhatVeganKidsEat.com

    • Reply Elizabeth April 4, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      Candace, let us know how it tastes with your changes! Lemonade’s a great idea….and I’d love a hot day, too:)

  • Reply Uma April 6, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    Wow simple one and looks delicious! Love to try this soon 🙂

    • Reply Elizabeth April 6, 2016 at 6:25 pm

      Uma, it is SOOO simple and yummy. Hope you love it!

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