Damp Almond Cake Recipe
Overview
This Damp Almond Cake is a delightful dessert that’s both delicious and incredibly moist. It’s a low-rising cake, perfect when served with optional whipped cream and fresh berries. This recipe, shared by a co-worker, is praised for its simplicity and outstanding flavor.
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Serves: 10
- Calories per serving: 256 kcal
- Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Ingredients
- 125g butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/4 cup ground almonds
- 1-2 tsp almond extract
Instructions
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Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 170-180°C (340-360°F). Prepare a 20cm round cake tin by lining it with baking paper.
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Mixing
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Adding Ingredients
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the plain flour, ground almonds, and almond extract until the batter is smooth and well combined.
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Baking
- Spoon the batter into the prepared cake tin, spreading it evenly.
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Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cooling
- Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Finishing Touches
- Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with icing sugar for a decorative touch.
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Serving
- Serve slices of this moist almond cake with whipped cream and fresh berries on the side, if desired.
Nutritional Information per Serving
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Fat: 16.4g
- Saturated Fat: 7.2g
- Cholesterol: 90.2mg
- Sodium: 92.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 24.4g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 20.6g
- Protein: 4.3g
Keywords
- Fruit, Nuts, Less than 60 Minutes, Oven
This Damp Almond Cake is a wonderful treat for any occasion, combining simplicity with outstanding flavor. Enjoy the moist texture and almond essence that make this cake truly special!
