Last week when I saw Fion’s Almond Pound Cake recipe using dairy whipping cream, I knew that I had to try out it soon as I’ve some leftover whipping cream in my fridge. I followed Fion’s recipe exactly but added an extra 2 tablespoons of almond meal. The cake texture was very fine and tasted really good, fragrant and soft. I couldn’t resist reaching for another slice and enjoyed it with a cup of tea.
Soft and Fragrant Almond Cake
- Yield: 1- 7 inch cake 1x
Description
Perfect with a cup of tea, this fine textured cake is so flavorful with a touch of crunch on top.
Ingredients
- 200g Dairy whipping cream (1 cup)
- 100g Caster sugar (1/2 cup)
- 3 large Eggs
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 150g Plain flour (1 + 1/3 cup)
- 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tbsp Almond meal (ground almond)
- 1 tbsp Melted butter (12g)
Instructions
- Whisk dairy whipping cream with sugar at medium till peak form.
- Add eggs one at a time. Beating well after each addition until just combined and add vanilla extract.
- Sift in flour and baking powder in 2 batches, fold well with a rubber spatula. Add almond meal and fold well again.
- Lastly add in melted butter, mix well and pour into a round lined cake pan (6 or 7 inch cake pan).
- Sprinkle the almond flakes all over the top and bake in preheated oven at 180 deg C (350 F) for about 45 minutes or a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Category: Baking
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute the dairy whipping cream with another type of cream?
Yes, you can use non-dairy whipping cream or heavy cream, but it may slightly alter the texture and flavor of the cake.
What happens if I add more almond meal than the recipe calls for?
Adding extra almond meal, like the 2 tablespoons you mentioned, can enhance the flavor and texture, making the cake finer and more fragrant.
Is it necessary to use almond meal in this recipe?
Almond meal contributes to the cake’s unique flavor and moistness, but you can substitute it with an equal amount of all-purpose flour if needed.
What quantity of almond flakes do I need for the cake?
I stumbled upion this recipe when I was loking for an earl gray tea cake. Your cake looks very delicious. I plan to make it next. Looking forward for more such recipes.
has anyone tried making this cake?