Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Ina Garten Almond Cake, a delightful dessert that celebrates the nutty essence of almonds. This moist and fluffy cake, made primarily with almond flour, is not only gluten-free but also incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for brunches, afternoon teas, or special occasions, this elegant treat will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Garnished with toasted almonds and optional powdered sugar, each slice offers a taste of sophistication that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup sliced raw almonds (plus more for serving)
- 2 cups fine blanched almond flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8” springform pan or an 8" round cake pan.
- Toast the sliced almonds on a baking tray in the oven for about 4-5 minutes until golden, then let cool.
- In a medium bowl, mix together almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, oil, almond extract, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle toasted almonds on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden; a toothpick should come out clean.
- Allow to cool before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 83g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg