Description
These Anytime Almond Tea Cakes are perfect for a light snack or a delightful treat with tea or coffee. With a tender crumb and a nutty flavor, these cakes are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- Sliced almonds for topping
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a loaf pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients: Whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in almond extract. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan, top with sliced almonds, and bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh almond extract for the best flavor.
- These cakes pair well with tea or coffee.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
