Vanilla Almond Cake

A simple vanilla almond cake with a soft and tender crumb. It's flavored with almond extract, and ground almonds in the batter bring a tender and fluffy texture.

📝 Ingredients

• 220 g (1 3/4 cup) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 113 g (1/2 cup) butter, room temperature
• 30 g (2 tablespoons) neutral vegetable oil
• 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 50 g (1/2 cup) almond flour
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
• 160 g (2/3 cup) natural or Greek yogurt, room temperature
• 20 g (1/4 cup) sliced almonds for topping

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C, grease, and line...: Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C, grease, and line an 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. 2Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and...: Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl and whisk. Set this flour mixture aside.
3. 3Add granulated sugar, butter, and oil in a...: Add granulated sugar, butter, and oil in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to cream them together until light and fluffy.
4. 4Add the eggs, almond flour, vanilla paste, and...: Add the eggs, almond flour, vanilla paste, and almond extract to the butter mixture. Beat well until everything is well combined.
5. 5Gradually add the dry ingredients and the yogurt,...: Gradually add the dry ingredients and the yogurt, folding them together until combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
6. 6Scoop the thick batter into your prepared cake...: Scoop the thick batter into your prepared cake pan, gently spreading it evenly with a butter knife or an offset spatula.
7. 7Sprinkle the top with sliced almonds.
8. 8Bake the cake for approximately 50 minutes for...: Bake the cake for approximately 50 minutes for an 8-inch cake, or 40-45 minutes for a 9-inch cake, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
9. 9Allow the cake to cool in the pan...: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
10. 10Dust the top of the cake with a...: Dust the top of the cake with a light sprinkling of powdered sugar.