This easy almond cake recipe requires only six ingredients and a few minutes of prep. I love almond cake–it’s the perfect party dessert!
You are going to DIE when you read how simple and quick this easy almond cake recipe is! You’d think a dessert with the name almond cake would require a long list of ingredients and serious prep and baking time.
You’d for sure be wrong with this cake recipe! You can whip up this easy almond cake in just a few minutes and before you know it, you’ll have the most delightful easy dessert to share with friends and family.
Or just family. Or just you.
An 8×8-inch pan is a single serving, right?
Don’t let the short list of ingredients in this almond cake recipe fool you. This is one noteworthy cake, especially if you’re a fan of almond-flavored desserts.
Speaking of almonds, if you’re an almond lover like me, you’ll totally want to whip up a batch of this coconut almond chex mix or
Chinese almond cookies. (It doesn’t have to be Chinese New Year to make those, you know.)
These roasted cinnamon almonds are also delightful and make a great neighbor or friend gift during the holidays. Just sayin’.
If you’re not a fan of almonds or almond flavor, we can still be friends because that means I don’t have to share my bear claw.
Printable recipe for easy almond cake below. Enjoy!
Almond Cake
This easy almond cake recipe requires only six ingredients and a few minutes of prep. Almond cake is the perfect party dessert!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 to 1 1/2 T almond extract
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch square pan or 8-inch pie pan.
- Cream eggs and butter in a medium bowl. Add sugar, flour, and almond extract; pour into pan.
- Sprinkle with slivered almonds and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before serving.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1 pieceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 207Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 19mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 3g
Jana
Those look amazing! I love almonds and almond extract, so this looks like one I’ll love! Thanks for the recipe! Pinning!:)
Emily Hill
If you love almonds and almond extract then you’ll definitely be a fan of this recipe. Hope you like it!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
I’d totally fight you for the last bear claw – or these. OMG I need some! Pinned!
Emily Hill
Thank you so much! And don’t tell anyone but I’d totally share with you. :)
Peter
Thanks a lot! That was great and for that reason easy to make.
Emily Hill
You’re welcome! Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Silpa
Almond looking wonderful. Looking delicious. Super easy too. I m bookmarking this recipe .
Emily Hill
Awesome! Thank you!
Emily
This was fantastic!!!! I actually made it for breakfast bc it bakes up quickly, but my family ate the whole thing! Will double next time and bake 2. Thank you!!!
Emily Hill
I’ve never thought about it for breakfast–that’s a brilliant idea!
Sam R
I made this at the last minute for my office’s holiday dessert contest, which had almonds as a theme ingredient this year. I picked this because it looked easy and fast, but to my surprise I actually won! This cake beat out much fancier desserts, I almost felt guilty for winning with something so easy. Thank you for a great recipe!
Emily Hill
Oh my gosh! This makes me SO happy! Now I can call it an award-winning recipe. :)
Alison
Could this recipe is almond flour instead of regular flour?
Emily Hill
I’ve never tried it so I can’t be sure. But I think it’s worth a try!