Description
Almond Wreath Cake is a festive dessert shaped like a wreath, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a wreath-shaped cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the almond extract.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- This cake can be made a day in advance.
- Try adding sliced almonds on top for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Almond Wreath Cake, festive dessert, holiday cake