Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Almond Raspberry Cake, a perfect dessert that combines the nutty richness of almonds with the bright, sweet-tart taste of raspberries. Ideal for any occasion, this moist and fluffy cake is topped with a luscious raspberry buttercream that not only looks stunning but tastes phenomenal. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, celebrating a special event, or simply treating yourself to something special, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 90 g butter (room temperature)
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 130 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g almond flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 120 g sour cream (room temperature)
- 30 g vegetable oil (e.g., canola oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- For Raspberry Buttercream: 100 g butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 tsp freeze-dried raspberry powder
- 165 g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp whole milk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while alternating with sour cream and vegetable oil until just combined. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the raspberry buttercream: Beat butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in raspberry powder, vanilla extract, and whole milk until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cake with raspberry buttercream as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg