Almond cake

Almond cake is a cake that contains almond flour and is often flavored with almond extract. It is a type of cake that has been around for centuries and has a long history.

Almond flour is made from Blanched almonds that have been ground into a meal. Almond flour is a key ingredient in many cakes, pastries, and cookies recipes. It is also used as a coating for chicken, fish, and vegetables.

Almond extract is made from the oil of bitter almonds. It is used to flavor many cakes, cookies, and other desserts. It is also used in savory dishes such as chicken, pork, and fish.

Advice

When making almond cake, it is important to use the freshest ingredients and to follow your recipe closely. Be sure to have all of your ingredients measured out and ready to go before you start baking. When creaming the butter and sugar together, be sure to beat them until they are light and fluffy. This will help your cake to be light and airy. When adding the flour, be sure to fold it in gently to avoid over-mixing. For the best flavor, use almond extract instead of a substitute. Finally, when baking your cake, keep an eye on it and test it for doneness with a toothpick. Enjoy your delicious almond cake!

Questions

What ethnicity is marzipan?

Marzipan is typically associated with German and Mediterranean cultures.

What is the difference between almond and marzipan?

Almond and marzipan are both made from ground almonds, however, marzipan is made from a higher proportion of almond paste and sugar. Almond, on the other hand, is a nut that contains more natural almond flavor and crunchy texture. Marzipan is also much sweeter and smoother in texture than almond.

What does almond flour do to cakes?

Almond flour is a popular gluten-free flour that is made from ground almonds. It can be used in place of regular wheat flour in cakes, adding a rich nutty flavor and a dense crumb. Almond flour also adds moisture and helps cakes retain their moisture for longer. Some bakers believe that almond flour makes cakes taste richer and more flavorful.

Does almond flour cake need to be refrigerated?

No, almond flour cake does not need to be refrigerated unless it contains perishable ingredients such as dairy or eggs. If the cake is made with non-perishable ingredients, it can be stored at room temperature for up to several days.

Can you use almond meal instead of almond flour?

Yes, it is possible to use almond meal instead of almond flour. However, almond meal is slightly coarser than almond flour, so the texture of the final product may be a bit different.

What is marzipan called in America?

Marzipan is called "almond paste" in the United States.

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Recipes

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Almond Cake

  • confectioners sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • lemon
  • orange
  • sugar
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • egg
  • almond
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Swedish Almond Cake

  • CAKE
  • baking powder
  • sugar
  • butter
  • salt
  • minus all purpose flour
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • TOPPING
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • almond
  • butter
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Fig and Almond Cake

  • almond
  • almond extract
  • baking powder
  • fig
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • honey
  • egg
  • butter
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Almond Cake With Peaches and Cream

  • peach
  • whipped crème fraîche
  • confectioners sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • almond flour
  • baking powder
  • butter
  • sugar
  • almond extract
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • eggs egg white
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Almond Cake With Saffron and Honey

  • CAKE
  • lemon zest
  • orange zest
  • ground almond
  • baking powder
  • butter
  • semolina flour
  • almond extract
  • salt
  • sugar
  • egg
  • SYRUP
  • orange juice
  • cinnamon
  • apricot
  • saffron
  • honey
  • sugar
  • cardamom
  • clove
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Rhubarb-Almond Cake

  • 11x8 tart
  • butter
  • rhubarb
  • baking powder
  • all purpose flour
  • vanilla bean
  • greek yogurt
  • egg
  • almond
  • sugar
  • salt
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Italian Plum and Almond Cake

  • cooking spray
  • powdered sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • orange zest
  • vanilla paste
  • baking powder
  • butter
  • almond meal
  • salt
  • italian plum
  • brown sugar
  • demarara sugar
  • egg
  • sugar
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Chocolate Almond Cake with Sugared Cranberries

  • nonstick spray
  • buttermilk
  • vanilla extract
  • baking soda
  • almond extract
  • salt
  • baking powder
  • almond flour
  • vegetable oil
  • allspice
  • cardamom
  • all purpose flour
  • cranberry
  • sugar
  • almond liqueur
  • milk
  • egg
  • dutch process cocoa powder
  • butter
  • confectioners sugar
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Best Ever Moist Almond Cake

  • all purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • sugar
  • powdered sugar
  • blueberry
  • salt
  • salt
  • tube almond paste
  • butter
  • butter
  • cream cheese
  • egg
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Blueberry-Almond Cake with Lemon Curd

  • confectioners sugar
  • heavy cream
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • lemon curd
  • almond extract
  • almond
  • salt
  • blueberry
  • lemon juice
  • baking powder
  • butter
  • cake flour
  • milk
  • egg
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Einkorn Honey Almond Cake

  • honey
  • mascarpone cheese
  • almond extract
  • baking powder
  • sour cream
  • baking soda
  • vanilla extract
  • butter
  • all purpose einkorn flour
  • coconut sugar
  • honey
  • xanthan gum
  • heavy cream
  • almond meal flour
  • egg
  • salt
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Almond Cake with Fig Filling and Maple Buttercream

  • fig filling
  • maple buttercream
  • milk
  • baking powder
  • maple extract
  • vanilla extract
  • ripened black fig
  • honey
  • almond
  • butter
  • salt
  • shortening
  • sugar
  • cake flour
  • cornstarch
  • almond flour
  • non dairy whipping cream
  • sugar
  • egg
  • powdered sugar
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Almond Cake

  • baking powder
  • citron
  • milk
  • salt
  • almond
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • almond
  • butter
  • egg
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Easy Brown Butter Almond Cake

  • powdered sugar
  • mccormick almond extract
  • canola oil
  • almond
  • baking powder
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • heavy cream
  • salt
  • butter
  • brown sugar
  • egg
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Almond Cake with Key Lime Buttercream and Raspberry Compote

  • lime juice
  • powdered sugar
  • white chocolate curl
  • limes zest
  • almond meal
  • cream cheese
  • raspberry
  • blackberry
  • almond liqueur
  • evaporated milk
  • lime juice
  • sugar
  • water
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • butter
  • powdered sugar
  • baking powder
  • egg
  • blackberry
  • raspberry
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Almond Cake

  • confectioners sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • yeast
  • almond liqueur
  • honey
  • almond
  • egg
  • milk
  • butter
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Crumbly Almond Cake

  • almond
  • yellow cornmeal
  • lemon zest
  • salt
  • egg
  • sugar
  • almond
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
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Fig and Almond Cake

  • sour cream
  • sugar
  • salt
  • armagnac
  • butter
  • black mission fig
  • brown calymyrna fig
  • allspice
  • baking soda
  • mace
  • vanilla extract
  • cinnamon
  • light brown sugar
  • almond
  • all purpose flour
  • egg

Ingredient Breakdown

 
egg
sugar
salt
butter
baking powder
almond
all purpose flour
almond extract
confectioners sugar
almond flour
honey
vanilla extract
milk
baking soda
powdered sugar
vegetable oil
cinnamon
heavy cream
cardamom
orange
olive oil
water
lemon juice
raspberry
lemon zest
almond meal
brown sugar
almond liqueur
blueberry
cream cheese
cake flour
strawberry
lemon
bittersweet chocolate
double amaretti cooky
orange zest
saffron
rhubarb
greek yogurt
cooking spray
allspice
sour cream
egg white
plum
canola oil
lime juice
blackberry
ginger
pistachio
maple syrup
pistachio nut
minus all purpose flour
fig
peach
whipped crème fraîche
eggs egg white
cocoa powder
orange juice
ground almond
apricot
semolina flour
clove
11x8 tart
vanilla bean
lemon frosting
lemon cake
lemon extract
sweetened coconut
vanilla paste
italian plum
demarara sugar
nonstick spray
buttermilk
cranberry
dutch process cocoa powder
tube almond paste
lemon curd
mascarpone cheese
all purpose einkorn flour
coconut sugar
xanthan gum
almond meal flour
vanilla bean pod seed
fig filling
maple buttercream
maple extract
ripened black fig
shortening
cornstarch
non dairy whipping cream
crème fraîche
rosewater
citron
cream cheese filling
ganache
pink poured fondant
vanilla buttercream icing
butter emulsion
vanilla
inverted sugar
pink gel coloring
tartar cream
dark chocolate
liquid shortening
liquid whitener
ratio shortening
milk powder
corn syrup
mccormick almond extract
apricot preserve
raspberry preserve
fruit
white chocolate curl
limes zest
evaporated milk
yeast
soy sauce
chile flake
onion
apple cider vinegar
yellow cornmeal
armagnac
black mission fig
brown calymyrna fig
mace
light brown sugar
sesame seed
chinese brown sugar
sweet rice flour
cardamom seed
rose water
pomegranate juice
pomegranate
powdered sugar sprinkle

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • egg 68%
  • salt 68%
  • baking powder 59%

Common Ingredients

  • sugar 53%
  • butter 50%

Usual Ingredients

  • all purpose flour 35%
  • almond 32%
  • almond extract 29%
  • almond flour 26%
  • confectioners sugar 26%
  • vanilla extract 21%
  • baking soda 18%
  • honey 18%

Rarey Ingredients

  • heavy cream 15%
  • milk 15%