How To Make The Perfect Almond Cake

almonds

🥗Healthier: ground walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Ground walnuts provide a similar texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being dairy-free.

Make almond paste by mixing almonds, powdered sugar, and 1 egg white together.

Use a food processor if starting with whole raw almonds; otherwise, use a mixer with a whisk attachment if using ground almond meal.

Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and flavoring (almond or vanilla extract) to the almond paste mixture.

Mix until a paste consistency is achieved, then add granulated sugar and room temperature butter, mixing very well for 1-2 minutes.

Add extra large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mixture.

In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder, then add to the batter.

Mix gently on the lowest setting or by hand with a spatula until just combined; do not over mix.

Prep an 8 inch (20 cm) pan with parchment paper and baking spray on the sides.

Add the batter to the prepared pan and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius) for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Once baked, allow the cake to cool to the touch before decorating.

Prepare the whipped cream by combining 2 cups heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste, and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; whip until a nice consistency is achieved.

Decorate the cooled cake with fresh peaches, whipped cream, strawberries, and powdered sugar.

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