Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 cup sliced almonds
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
50-60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2/5 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk.
- Stir in the sliced almonds.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 380 per serving
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
- Sodium: 260mg
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 25g
- Protein: 7g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy
- Tender crumb
- Rich almond flavor
- Topped with a sweet glaze
- Perfect for special occasions or everyday enjoyment
User Comments:
- "This cake was absolutely delicious! The almond flavor was perfect and the glaze made it even better." - Sarah L.
- "I made this cake for a party and everyone loved it. It was so easy to make and looked stunning." - Maria G.
- "I'm not usually a fan of almond desserts, but this cake was an exception. It was light, fluffy, and had just the right amount of sweetness." - John W.
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To ensure that the cake is cooked through, use a toothpick to test it before removing it from the oven.
- If the cake starts to brown too quickly, cover it with aluminum foil.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing it to prevent the glaze from melting.
