Raspberry Almond Cake: The Best Homemade Delight for Any Occasion
Indulge in a moist and flavorful Raspberry Almond Cake that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful dessert combines the rich flavors of almonds with the tartness of fresh raspberries, creating a delectable treat that will impress your friends and family.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the almond extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the raspberries.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and sprinkle with sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can use half almond flour and half all-purpose flour.
- This cake pairs beautifully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg