Caramelized Almond Cake
4 servings
45 minutes
The almond cake with caramelized almonds is a delicate and fragrant pastry from American cuisine, where the harmonious blend of sweetness and nutty flavor is appreciated. This dessert combines the soft, airy texture of the cake with a crunchy caramel crust of almond flakes, creating an extraordinarily pleasant sensation with every bite. The vanilla aroma complements the rich buttery taste, while the caramelized almonds add elegance to the dish. This cake is perfect for both cozy family tea times and festive occasions. Served warm or chilled, it can be complemented with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cup of aromatic coffee for complete gastronomic pleasure.
1
Beat 150 g of softened butter with 125 g of sugar.
- Butter: 210 g
- Sugar: 150 g
2
Add eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and 150 g of flour, and mix everything.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
- Wheat flour: 170 g
3
Pour in 5 tablespoons of water and mix again.
4
Grease a long mold with butter, fill it with dough, and send it to a preheated oven (200°C).
- Butter: 210 g
5
Melt 50 g of butter in a pan, add the remaining sugar, flour, milk, and almond flakes. Stirring, bring everything to a boil.
- Butter: 210 g
- Sugar: 150 g
- Wheat flour: 170 g
- Milk: 20 ml
- Flaked almonds: 30 g
6
After 30 minutes, take the cake out of the oven, pour almond mass over it, return it to the oven, and bake for another 5 minutes at the same temperature.
- Flaked almonds: 30 g