L'amandier, the ultra-moist almond cake
Do you know L'Amandier? Well, if you don't, you should try this recipe right away! This cake is exceptionally moist, with an almost airy texture that will win over almond lovers. As well as being absolutely delicious, it's gluten-free, making it ideal for anyone with intolerances or allergies. Because yes, you can still enjoy dessert even without wheat flour, and this delicious cake is here to prove it :-) Follow the steps to make it right here ↓↓
Ingredients
6
Estimated cost: 5.35Euros€ (0.89€/serving)
Materials
- 17 cm (6.7-inch) round cake pan
Preparation
Preparation5 min
Cook time30 min
Whisk the eggs and sugar until pale. Add the ground almonds and almond extract and mix well. Finally, stir in the melted butter.
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
Sprinkle with flaked almonds.
Bake for 30 minutes in an oven preheated to 350°F (180°C).
And that's it, it's ready, you can sprinkle with icing sugar before serving!
FAQ ❓
How should you store this almond cake?
You can keep it wrapped in cling film for 4 days.
Can you substitute the almonds?
Yes, you can replace the almonds with other nuts, such as hazelnuts or pistachios.
Is this cake gluten-free?
This cake contains no gluten.
Nutrition
for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 386Kcal
- Carbo: 17.3g
- Total fat: 28.9g
- Saturated fat: 8.8g
- Proteins: 10.8g
- Fibers: 3.8g
- Sugar: 17.1g
- ProPoints: 10
- SmartPoints: 15
Nutritional information for 1 serving (84g)
Gluten free
Cookware
oven
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Juliette HessI have been creating culinary content for Petitchef since 2017.
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
I’m currently preparing, filming and photographing your next recipe, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
I’m currently preparing, filming and photographing your next recipe, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Comments
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Great, quick recipe. "A fluffier, cake version of marzipan" is what my husband called it.
I didn't have the right sized pan so I just used a pie pan. Still turned out great since it shrinks from the sides of the pan and doesn't stick (if you buttered the pan).
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