Ina Garten Almond Cake Recipe
Ina Garten Almond Cake Recipe is a soft, moist and rich dessert. It has a gentle almond flavor that feels warm and comforting.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sliced almonds for topping
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the cake pan. Line it with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Add flour, baking powder and salt to a bowl. Whisk gently until mixed well.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This helps the cake stay soft.
Add Oil and Eggs
- Add oil slowly. Add eggs one at a time. Mix well after each egg.
Add Extracts
- Mix almond and vanilla extract into the batter until smooth and fragrant.
Combine Milk and Dry Mix
- Add dry ingredients and milk in turns. Mix gently until batter looks smooth.
Pour Batter
- Pour batter into the pan. Smooth the top using a spatula.
Add Almond Topping
- Sprinkle sliced almonds evenly over the batter surface.
Bake the Cake
- Bake for 40 minutes. Insert toothpick. It should come out clean.
Cool the Cake
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Move to rack to cool fully.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and milk.
- Measure flour carefully. Do not pack it.
- Use real almond extract for best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Let cake cool before slicing.