Almond Raspberry Cake (Print version)

A moist, fragrant cake blending ground almonds with fresh raspberries, ready in one hour.

# What you'll need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup ground almonds (almond meal)
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk

→ Fruit & Topping

10 - 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
11 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
12 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in the raspberries, being careful not to crush them.
07 - Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
08 - Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with extra raspberries before serving.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • The ground almonds keep everything incredibly moist without any fancy techniques
  • It looks impressive but comes together in under an hour from start to finish
02 -
  • Fold those raspberries in as gently as possible to avoid streaks of red through your batter
  • The cake is done when a toothpick comes out clean but do not overbake or the almonds will dry out
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together more easily for a uniform texture
  • Let the cake cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar or it will melt into the surface

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