Easy and Super Fragrant Soft Cake with Almond Flour: today, join me in the kitchen to make a soft cake with almond flour that will win you over at the first bite! It’s a really simple and quick recipe, but with a surprising result: a tall, soft, and fragrant cake that smells of home and sweetness. I often make it on Sunday mornings when I want to pamper my family with a wholesome dessert that perfumes the entire kitchen.
This cake with almond flour is loved by everyone: kids adore it because it stays moist and delicate, dinner guests appreciate it because it’s never too sweet, and even those who don’t like overly elaborate desserts find it irresistible. Almond flour gives it a unique softness, and the ingredients are those we already have in the pantry: eggs, sugar, butter, milk, and a bit of vanilla.
I bake it in the oven, but you can easily adapt it for a smaller pan or to make individual muffins: same recipe, same goodness! In short, this soft cake with almond flour is a smart, simple recipe, perfect for any occasion.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 10 Days
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 307.37 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 31.87 (g) of which sugars 16.79 (g)
- Proteins 4.34 (g)
- Fat 18.71 (g) of which saturated 8.41 (g)of which unsaturated 4.58 (g)
- Fibers 1.75 (g)
- Sodium 7.11 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 125 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the almond cake
The magic of this recipe is that it only takes a few wholesome ingredients, often already in the pantry.
Here’s what you need for our soft cake with almond flour.
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 5.3 oz butter (soft)
- 2 tsp milk
- 1 tbsp baking powder (for desserts)
Tools
To prepare the soft cake with almond flour, no special tools are needed, just those we all already have in the kitchen:
- 1 bowl
- 1 electric whisk or mixer
- 1 flour sifter
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 cake pan
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 knife
Steps
The process is really simple: a few clear and quick steps that will lead you to a soft, tall, and very fragrant cake.
Follow me step by step!
Step-by-step preparation
1. Whisk the eggs
In a bowl, crack 2 eggs, add 3/4 cup of sugar and a few drops of vanilla extract. Whisk with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and frothy.
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2. Add the liquids
Incorporate 5.3 oz of melted butter, now cooled, and 2 tsp of milk at room temperature. Mix well.
3. Add the almond flour
Add 3/4 cup of almond flour and mix until you have a uniform batter.
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4. Sift and add the flour
Add 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 tbsp of baking powder, sifted together. Mix until you have a smooth batter without lumps.
5. Pour and bake
Pour the batter into a 9.5-inch pan lined with parchment paper or greased and floured. Bake at 340°F in a fan oven for 35-40 minutes (or 355°F static), checking with a toothpick test.
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Once baked, let the cake with almond flour cool, then sprinkle it with powdered sugar.
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Variants and Tips
You can replace part of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a more rustic version.
Add grated lemon or orange zest for a citrus fragrance.
For a delicious variation, add dark chocolate chips to the batter.
If you want to make it lighter, replace the butter with 100 ml of vegetable oil.
You can use the same batter to make individual muffins: reduce the baking time to 20-25 minutes.
Easy and Super Fragrant Soft Cake with Almond Flour: easy and fragrant recipe
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
When preparing a new recipe, numerous questions arise: from baking, substitutions, to tricks to make it even softer. I’ve gathered here the most common questions about the soft cake with almond flour, with simple and useful answers.
1. Can I substitute almond flour with another flour?
Yes, you can use hazelnut or pistachio flour to vary the flavor. If you don’t have nut flours, you can blend whole peeled almonds.
2. Can I use oil instead of butter?
Absolutely! Replace the 5.3 oz of butter with 100 ml of light vegetable oil. The cake will remain soft and lighter.
3. How long does the cake with almond flour last?
If stored under a cake cover, it stays soft for 3-4 days. You can also freeze it in slices and heat it as needed.
4. How do I know if the cake is baked?
The trick is the toothpick test: insert it into the center of the cake, if it comes out dry, it’s ready.
5. Can I make it more indulgent?
Sure! Add chocolate chips to the batter or fill it with jam or pastry cream after baking.
The soft cake with almond flour is one of those simple recipes that never disappoint: easy to make, economical, and perfect in any season. Soft, fragrant, and always ready to accompany family breakfasts and snacks.
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