Almond Butter Cake Recipe

Get ready to be amazed! This small but mighty Almond Butter Cake delivers an irresistible toasted almond flavor that's truly out of this world. Using a unique mixing method, this recipe guarantees a perfectly moist and delicious cake every time. Easily customize the almond intensity by substituting almond extract for ¾ of the vanilla extract for an even stronger almond punch! Perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 448.6 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for Almond Butter Cake

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How to Make Almond Butter Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the almond extract (or vanilla and almond extract combination).
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the almond butter until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar (optional) before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

102g

Fat

70g

Carbs

16g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Almond Butter Cake?

Almond Butter Cake takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Almond Butter Cake?

Almond Butter Cake has approximately 448.6 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 39 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Almond Butter Cake?

The key ingredients for Almond Butter Cake are Eggs, Sour Cream, Pure Vanilla Extract, Cake Flour, Toasted Almond, Superfine Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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