Easy Almond Coffee Cake
An easy-to-make, almond-flavored coffee cake with a buttery texture, perfect for any coffee break or dessert craving.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
- Baking powder: 1 ½ teaspoons
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
- Sugar: ¾ cup
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Unsalted butter softened: ½ cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Almond extract: 1 teaspoon
- Milk: ½ cup
- Ground almonds almond meal: ½ cup
For the Topping:
- Brown sugar: ¼ cup
- Cinnamon: ½ teaspoon
- Sliced almonds: ¼ cup
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- Beat butter and eggs in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Stir in almond extract and milk, mixing well.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
- Fold in ground almonds for added texture.
Make the Topping:
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and sliced almonds.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the cake batter.
Bake:
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 270
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Calcium: 3%
- Iron: 4%
- Vitamin E: 6%
- Magnesium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Want a stronger almond flavor? Add a tablespoon of almond paste to the batter.
- For a richer texture, substitute half the milk with sour cream.
- If you’re feeling fancy, drizzle some vanilla glaze on top once the cake cools.