The dove cake with almonds, incredibly soft and fragrant, without butter and without leavening, perfect even for those less experienced in the kitchen.
Your guests will be impressed by this cake, and the almond slices provide a slight crunchiness that pairs well with the softness of the dessert.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6/8 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Easter
Ingredients for the dove cake with almonds:
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup potato starch
- 1 pinch fine salt
- 1 packet baking powder
- 4 medium eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 jar plain yogurt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 vial almond flavoring
- 1/2 cup almond slices
- to taste powdered sugar
Tools for the dove cake with almonds:
- 1 Mold
- 2 Bowls
- 1 Electric whisk
Steps for the preparation and cooking of the dove cake with almonds:
In a bowl, place the egg whites and a pinch of salt, whip them until stiff.
In another bowl, place the egg yolks and granulated sugar and beat until you obtain a frothy and almost white mixture; add the vegetable oil, plain yogurt, and almond flavoring and incorporate them into the yolk and sugar mixture.
Gradually add the sifted flour, potato starch, and baking powder, work the mixture until smooth and homogeneous.
Add the previously whipped egg whites and with a spatula, fold them into the mixture with movements from bottom to top to avoid deflating the mixture.
Pour the mixture into a 750 grams dove cake paper mold, alternatively, you can use a classic dove mold.
Place the almond slices all over the surface of the cake and bake in a preheated oven at 340°F (170°C) for 30/35 minutes, always perform the toothpick test.
Let the cake cool and dust it with powdered sugar before serving.
Advice:
You can also add almond flour, using only 1 1/4 cups (150 grams) of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup (50 grams) of almond flour.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How many days does it last?
It lasts for 3/4 days inside an airtight container.
