Almond Raspberry Cake (Printable)

Moist cake featuring ground almonds and juicy raspberries, ready in 1 hour.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup ground almonds (almond meal)
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk

→ Fruit & Topping

10 - 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
11 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
12 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just incorporated.
06 - Gently fold in fresh raspberries, taking care not to crush or overmix the fruit.
07 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with additional fresh raspberries before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The ground almonds create an incredibly tender crumb that stays moist for days
  • It looks impressive with minimal effort, those ruby berries peeking through the golden crust
02 -
  • Overmixing after adding the flour will make the cake tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Frozen raspberries work but add an extra 5 minutes to the baking time
03 -
  • Rinse raspberries gently and pat them completely dry to prevent a soggy cake
  • Let all ingredients come to room temperature before starting for the best rise

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