Description:

This Almond Cornmeal Cake combines the nutty flavor of almonds with the rustic texture of cornmeal, topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a simple yet satisfying dessert.

Cooking Equipment Needed:

  • Oven Round cake pan Mixing bowls Electric mixer or whisk

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond flour
    1 cup fine cornmeal
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
    1 cup granulated sugar
    4 large eggs
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    Powdered sugar, for dusting

Cooking Time:

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Cooking Steps:

Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.

Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract.

Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Bake: Pour batter into a greased and floured round cake pan. Bake in a preheated 350~F (175~C) oven for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Finish: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.