Description
The Almond Wreath Cake is a delightful treat combining rich almond flavors with a soft, tender cake texture, perfect for celebrations and festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt cake pan.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then slowly add in the powdered sugar.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cake, then top with chopped almonds and cranberries for decoration.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure your butter is softened for easy creaming. You can also substitute the cranberries with other fruits for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Almond Cake, Wreath Cake, Holiday Desserts, Celebrations, Festive Cake