Got a craving for something sweet and homemade? Let’s bake a cake! This isn’t just any cake – it’s an Easy Almond Cake that’s fluffy, light, and sprinkled with crunchy almond slices. You’ll mix together some everyday ingredients like eggs, sugar, and milk, then add a twist with ground almonds to make it extra special. It’s simple enough for beginners but so delicious that everyone will think you’re a pro baker. So grab your whisk, and let’s get baking!
Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs, divided
- 150 grams of granulated sugar, divided
- 10 grams of vanilla sugar
- 15 grams of cornstarch
- 350ml milk, divided
- A pinch of salt
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 170 grams of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 50 grams of finely ground almonds
- 50 grams of sliced almonds for topping
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Begin by crafting a smooth custard. Combine one egg with 50 grams of sugar, vanilla sugar, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Blend until you achieve a homogenous mixture.
- Pour in 250 milliliters of milk gradually, whisking diligently to prevent lumps.
- Move this mixture into a pot and warm it over a medium-high flame. Stir persistently until you notice the mixture thickening to a custard consistency, then take it off the heat and let it come to a normal temperature.
- Take a new bowl and whisk together two eggs with the remaining 100 grams of sugar and a dash of salt until the mix is airy and voluminous, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Now, introduce 100 milliliters of milk and the vegetable oil into the egg fluff, stirring gently.
- In a separate bowl, mingle the flour, baking powder, and almond meal together.
- Carefully fold the dry blend into the moist concoction, making sure not to overwork the batter.
- Preheat your oven to a gentle 170°C (340°F) and prepare a 27 x 18 cm baking pan with a sheath of parchment paper.
- Decant the batter into the pan, evening out the surface with a spatula.
- Lavishly scatter the almond slivers on top.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 40 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean when poked in the center.
- Allow the cake to cool in its pan before transferring it to a cooling rack.
- Once cooled, sprinkle over with icing sugar to create a snowy effect.
- Cut into desired sizes and serve this golden almond sponge cake with a warm beverage or as a standalone treat.
Enjoy your homemade cake with a delightful almond flavor and a soft, fluffy texture that’s sure to impress!