Italian Almond Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups cake flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 3/4 cup + 1 1/2 tablespoons almond milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup oil (vegetable, light olive oil or melted butter)
• 2-3 tablespoons almond slices

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C. Grease and flour or spray an 8 inch cake pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and zest.

3. 3

   In a medium/large bowl whisk together the milk, vanilla, sugar and oil until well combined.

4. 4

   Add the wet to the dry ingredients and whisk to combine, do not over mix. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, top with the almond slices and bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan 15-20 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving. Enjoy!