Dianna's Almond Cake

Happy New Year!!

Years ago when my kids were in elementary, there was a homework club offered free at a local church, with volunteer tutors assigned for kids who wanted/needed some extra help.  A friend and her kiddo who was in my daughter's class also attended those Wednesday night get-togethers.  There was always some dinner and a goodie provided during the tutoring time, and usually families tagged along.  We could sign up to help with the dinner and goodies, a great community function.  My friend used to make large batches of these decadent cakes (almost a blondie), to give as gifts during Christmas time.  Needless to say, we requested the recipe!  This is just slightly adapted from her original recipe but it's still simple; throw it all together and come out with a pretty and tasty dessert!  This are a great, slightly chewy, bar-like "cake".  (My changes in italic.)

I brought this cake down to family for Christmas and it very quietly and quickly disappeared within 24 hours.   It was enjoyed plain off that plate and also warmed in the toaster oven with a little butter, not that it needs that!  (I was also asked, this recipe is on your blog, right??)

Dianna's Almond Cake
serves 8

1½ cups sugar
¾ cup melted butter
2 eggs
2 tsp almond extract
½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
pinch of baking powder (optional)
1½ cups flour (1 cup flour + ½ cup almond flour)
1 small package toasted, sliced almonds 

powdered sugar for garnish (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF
2. Grease and flour a 9 inch round pan or spring form or line with parchment
3. Mix together the sugar and melted butter
4. Mix in the eggs, one at a time
5. Stir in the extracts
6. Add salt, optional baking powder, flour(s), and mix until fully combined
7. Spread batter evenly into pan
8. Sprinkle with toasted almonds
9. Bake for 30 minutes (until lightly golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean) 

 

This almond cake is great as is, with powdered sugar, cold, room temp, warmed with butter...  Good stuff!

 

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