If you’re searching for a cake that pairs perfectly with your cup of coffee, this almond coffee cake is the answer! When I was living in California, I would visit my favorite french bakery and grab their almond coffee cake, which quickly become one of my all-time favorites! Now that I’m in Michigan, I recreated that cake! It’s rich, moist, and topped with crunchy sliced almonds – just like the one I used to love, but even better! Perfect for brunch, dessert, or any time you’re craving something sweet. Trust me, it’s a must-try!
What Makes this a Coffee Cake?
You might wonder why this delicious almond cake is called a coffee cake, even though it doesn’t contain any coffee. The term “coffee cake” refers to a cake meant to be enjoyed with coffee, rather than one that includes coffee as an ingredient. This almond coffee cake is moist, flavorful, and just sweet enough, making it the ideal treat to enjoy with coffee or tea.
Coffee cakes are known for their crumbly textures and rich flavors, often featuring nuts, fruits, or spices. In this recipe, almond flour adds a delightful nuttiness and creates a tender crumb that’s hard to resist. So while you won’t find coffee in the batter, this cake pairs beautifully with your coffee or tea for a truly enjoyable experience!
Why You’ll Love This Almond Coffee Cake
- Flavorful: The distinct nutty flavor from the almond flour, and the sliced almonds on top elevates this cake.
- Texture: The cake is soft and moist, with a tender crumb which is just so delightful! The slivered almonds on top add for the perfect nutty crunch. So DELISH!
- Versatile: Perfect for brunch or an afternoon treat. This almond coffee cake can be served as is or with some fruit and whipped cream. I love to serve it with a dusting of powdered sugar! You can also customize the base of this cake by exploring with different spices such as cinnamon.
- No fancy equipment needed: You don’t need a stand mixer or any fancy tools. A bowl and whisk is all you need to whip up this recipe.
- Easy to Make: This recipe is easy to make and requires simple ingredients!
Tips for Making the Perfect Almond Coffee Cake
- Spoon and level the flour: When measuring flour, use the spooning and leveling method. Spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge. This ensures you don’t pack the flour, which can lead to a denser cake.
- Don’t over mix the batter: When combining your wet and dry ingredients, mix just until combined. Over mixing can lead to a denser cake, while gentle mixing will yield a lighter texture.
- Room temperature ingredients: Make sure your eggs, milk, and sour cream are room temperature before mixing. This helps create a smoother batter and ensures even baking.
- Use a toothpick for testing: To check if the cake is done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, your cake is ready! Be careful not to over bake!
Whether you’re enjoying a afternoon treat or hosting some friends, this cake is sure to impress. Its simple yet a delightful! This recipe is a must try!
I’d love to see you make this almond coffee cake recipe! Be sure to tag me in your recreations @Sufratee on Instagram. Let me know in the comments what you think!
Happy Baking!!
Almond Coffee Cake
Course: DessertsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy12
servings15
minutes45
minutesThis almond coffee cake is tender and flavorful, making it the perfect complement to your coffee or tea!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups almond flour
1 cup all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup sliced almonds
powdered sugar, for dusting on top (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 inch round baking pan with non-stick baking spray and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs and sugar, whisking them together for about 3-5 minutes or until the mixture is light in color. Then add the vegetable oil, sour cream, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Set aside.
- In another bowl, add the almond flour, all purpose flour, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Transfer the batter to the lined and greased baking pan.
- Sprinkle the sliced almonds all over the top of the cake.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into the cake.
- Dust with powdered sugar (optional) or serve with your choice of fresh fruit or whipped cream!
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