Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Apple Almond Butter Cake. This cake has a moist, tender crumb enriched with the nutty goodness of almond flour and the warmth of aromatic cardamom. Sweet, juicy apple slices nestled within and atop the batter, caramel as they bake. With a vanilla buttery richness, each bite blends perfectly into comforting autumn flavors. Finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, this cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Butter with flour to grease pan
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour Gluten free 1 to 1 flour works as well
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cardamom Ginger or nutmeg works well
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly (I use clarified butter or ghee as they're lactose free.)
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 medium-size Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples cut into 1/4-in.-thick slices 4 cups sliced
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly coat an 8-inch round cake pan with baking spray and a dusting of flour. Place a piece of parchment paper on the bottom of the pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and cardamom until well combined.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs until they become frothy, about 30 seconds. Add in the sugar, butter, and vanilla, whisking thoroughly. Gradually incorporate the flour mixture, stirring just until everything is combined. Gently fold in half of the apple slices.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and arrange the remaining apple slices on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. If necessary, cover with aluminum foil halfway through baking to prevent over-browning.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer it to a serving plate. Garnish with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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