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Almond Nut Cake Recipe
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Almond Nut Cake Recipe

Indulge in the delightful world of baking with this Easy Almond Nut Cake recipe that I, a devoted mom who relishes crafting scrumptious surprises for her kids, am excited to share. Bursting with the rich essence of almonds and boasting a satisfying crunch, this cake is a testament to the joy of creating homemade treats that bring smiles to the faces of your little ones.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 185kcal
Cost 15

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Electric Mixer or Hand Whisk
  • 1 Manual Nuts Mill (for coarsely ground almonds)
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • 1 Sifter
  • 1 Spatula or Wooden Spoon
  • 1 Baking Pan
  • 1 Parchment Paper
  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Kitchen Timer
  • 1 Butter or Oil for Greasing

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Flour
  • 6 ounces Sugar
  • 5 ounces Vegetable Oil
  • 3 eggs Eggs
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 4 tablespoons Coarsely Ground Almonds
  • ¼ teaspoons Almond Essence:
  • ⅛ teaspoons Vanilla Essence
  • ½ cup Sliced Almonds

Instructions

Get Ready

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C.
  • Line your baking pan with parchment paper and give it a good grease with oil or butter.

Mix Dry Stuff

  • In one bowl, sift together 1 ⅓ cups of flour and 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder.

Mix Wet Stuff

  • In another bowl, beat together ¾ cup of sugar and ¾ cup of vegetable oil for about 2 minutes.
  • Add 3 eggs, one at a time, and mix well after each.

Add Almonds and Flavor

  • Stir in 4 tablespoons of coarsely ground almonds, ¼ teaspoon of almond essence, and ⅛ teaspoon of vanilla essence.

Fold in the Flour Mix

  • Gradually add the flour and baking powder mix to the wet mix. Fold it in gently with a spatula or wooden spoon.

Into the Pan

  • Pour the batter into your prepared baking tray.

Top It Off

  • Sprinkle ½ cup of sliced almonds on top. They'll get toasty in the oven, adding a nice crunch.

Bake Away

  • Pop it in the oven at 200°C for 25-30 minutes. Stick a skewer in – if it comes out with moist crumbs, you're good to go. If using a larger pan, bake for 35-40 minutes.

Cool Down

  • Let it cool on a wire rack, Once cooled, slice it up and watch your kids (and you) enjoy every almond-filled bite!