MEMORIES OF MALTA ~ Almond Cake

almonds

🥗Healthier: ground walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Ground walnuts provide a similar texture with fewer costs.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative with a unique flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.

In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar, stirring to incorporate.

Add the eggs and mix until creamy.

Add the flour, salt, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the mixture and mix until combined.

Spread the thick batter into a greased 9x9 baking pan.

Top the batter with slivered almonds and sprinkle with caster sugar.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes until set.

Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens