Description
Delight in these Anytime Almond Tea Cakes, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a tender crumb and a subtle almond flavor. These moist, buttery cakes are easy to prepare and ideal for teatime or a light dessert, made with almond flour for a nutty twist.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup milk (or almond milk)
Optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with paper cups to ensure easy removal of the cakes.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined to evenly distribute the leavening and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Extract: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate them. Then stir in the almond extract for flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately mix the dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. This technique prevents overmixing and keeps the batter light.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake the tea cakes for 18 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving for a touch of sweetness and an elegant finish.
Notes
- Use almond milk to keep the recipe dairy-free and add extra almond flavor.
- Make sure the butter is softened to blend smoothly with sugar, ensuring a light texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent dense cakes.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar to avoid melting.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger batches.
