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.