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    Apple Almond Cake

    Published: Aug 4, 2023 by Muna · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    I'm so excited to share this Apple Almond Cake with you today. I wish I was the one who invented this moist, buttery, rich-in-flavor, gorgeous cake; too bad I can't take the credit for it! However, since you are here, you are in for a great-tasting dessert that's so easy to make; plus, there are tips to make it perfect each time.

    Apple Almond cake Feature image 2023.
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    • ❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
    • 📝 INGREDIENTS
    • 🔪 HOW TO MAKE
    • 👩🏽‍🍳 PRO TIPS
    • 🍽️ HOW TO SERVE IT
    • 📋 VARIATIONS
    • 🌡️ STORING
    • 📣 MORE DESSERT RECIPES YOU'LL LOVE
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Apple almond cake is a dessert that makes you look good when you serve them at parties and gatherings. Such a good-looking cake with great texture and unforgettable flavor.

    I won’t mention how fast the cake disappeared in my house because that would be embarrassing! I am almost certain that this cake was created to please a royal family; something is very sophisticated about it. 

    I hope I tempted you enough to make you want to make this Apple Almond Cake. I’ve made minor changes to the original recipe to make this cake fluffy and moist.

    ❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

    There are many reasons to love this cake recipe, so let me mention a few.

    One: This cake is so moist.

    Two: It’s buttery and rich.

    Three: The toasted almonds made the Apple Almond Cake look good and gave it a hint of nutty flavor and a light crunch.

    Four: This cake looks elegant.

    Five: Apple Almond Cake's sweetness is perfectly balanced.

    Six: It made my kitchen smell sooooo good. 

    Close up image of apple almond cake.

    📝 INGREDIENTS

    Flour - I have used all-purpose flour, but you can also go for cake flour.

    Eggs - Use large eggs at room temperature.

    Butter - Unsalted and melted butter is perfect for this cake.

    Sugar - We won't use much sugar in the batter; the sweetness is balanced. However, you can sprinkle powdered sugar on the cake after it cools.

    Milk - Please use regular whole milk other plant-based milk won't give the same result.

    Apple slices - Use honey crisp or firm type that can maintain its shape in the heat.

    Almond - It's best to use toasted almonds, but thin almond slices will toast while the cake is baking.

    🔪 HOW TO MAKE

    Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Line a 9” cake pan with parchment paper or grease and dust it. 

    Step 2

    Add all the dry ingredients – except almonds - to a medium bowl and whisk well.

    Step 3

    In another bowl, add all the wet ingredients and beat well.

    Step 4

    Add the dry to the wet ingredients and mix gently until combined. Do not overdo this step; the cake will come out dry and dense.

    Step 5

    Pour the batter into the baking pan. Place the apple slices gently on top. Add the almonds between each apple slice and the middle of the cake.

    Step 6

    Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the cake.

    Step 7

    Remove the cake from the oven. Keep the cake in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool completely on a cooling rack.

    👩🏽‍🍳 PRO TIPS

    - Always preheat the oven 30 minutes before baking any pastry unless the recipe says otherwise.

    - The ingredients should be at room temperature. It helps the batter comes together better and the cake bakes evenly.

    - Do not open the oven door until at least 10 minutes from the baking time have passed.

    - For best results, use a springform pan. This way, you don't have to flip the cake when cooling it.

    - Try to go for unsalted butter for this apple cake recipe since there is less sugar than regular cakes.

    - Use honey crisp or Granny Smith apples. They hold their shape better while baking.

    Slice of apple almond cake on a plate.

    🍽️ HOW TO SERVE IT

    •  After dusting it with the confectioner's sugar, you can serve this beautiful cake with coffee or tea. 
    • Topping it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream while warm is another way to enjoy this cake.
    • Add a dollop of whipped cream with some slices of fruit.

    📋 VARIATIONS

    Other nuts - You can replace the almonds with your favorite nuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, or walnuts.

    Add lemon or orange zest - Instead of vanilla, use lemon zest in the batter.

    Make it gluten-free - Instead of regular all-purpose flour, you can go for gluten-free all-purpose flour.

    Spice it up a little - Half a teaspoon to a teaspoon of cinnamon; the batter will add a festive flavor to the cake.

    🌡️ STORING

    To store the leftovers, cut the cake into slices and wrap each individually, then place them in an airtight container or a Ziplock bag and refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

    Freshly prepared apple almond cake on a serving plate.

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    📖 Recipe

    Apple Almond cake Feature image 2023.

    Apple Almond Cake

    Apple Almond Cake is one of our favorite recipes. It’s moist and flavorful and a great way to use up extra apples.
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    Course: Cake
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: Almond Apple Cake
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 Slices
    Calories: 278kcal
    Author: Muna

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾ cup melted unsalted butter
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 peeled and sliced apple to place on top of the batter
    • ⅓ cup almond flakes

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350F/180C.
    • Line a 9” spring form pan with parchment paper or grease and dust the pan, and keep it aside.
    • Add all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl – except the almonds and whisk well.
    • In another bowl, add all the wet ingredients and beat well.
    • Add the dry to wet mixture and mix gently until combined. Do not overdo this step; the cake will come out dry and dense.
    • Pour the cake batter into the baking pan, then place the apple slices gently on top. Add the almond flakes between each apple slice and in the middle of the cake.
    • Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the cake.
    • Remove the cake from the oven. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool completely on a cooling rack.

    Notes

    1. You can make this cake using a stand mixer. However, a hand mixer will do.
    2. Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature.
    3. To prevent the apples from turning brown, squeeze a little lemon juice on them.
    4. The oven should be preheated 30 minutes before using it to help the cake bake evenly.
    5. This post was published in 2016 and is updated with more information and tips.
    6. The recipe I’m sharing today is inspired by this video.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 Slice | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 503IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      April 04, 2016 at 10:02 am

      It looks so beautiful and I am very sure it tastes just as amazingly delicious as it looks!

      Reply
      • munatycooking

        April 04, 2016 at 2:57 pm

        Thanks Angie, this cake is really delicious 🙂

        Reply
    2. Chris Scheuer

      April 04, 2016 at 1:08 pm

      This looks amazing, so moist, tender and super delicious. Pinning!

      Reply
      • munatycooking

        April 04, 2016 at 3:01 pm

        Hi Chris, I feel so good when you like my bakings 🙂

        Reply
    3. Robin Masshole Mommy

      April 05, 2016 at 9:32 am

      I bet that tastes amazing. I love yummy cakes like this.

      Reply
    4. Melissa

      April 05, 2016 at 11:37 am

      Apples and Almonds. What an amazing taste combo. Did you save me a piece?

      Reply
    5. Brett

      April 05, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      One of the things I like best about this cake is how elegant it looks. The garnished almond slices really puts it over the top. That, and the fact that you used powdered sugar instead of a frosting or glaze.

      Reply
    6. William Sweeney

      April 05, 2016 at 5:34 pm

      This sounds like a great cake recipe! I have never tried this flavor combination, would be wonderful dessert for a weekend dinner.

      Reply
    7. Jeni Hawkins

      April 05, 2016 at 6:45 pm

      WOW! Apples and almonds are two of my favorite foods! I need to make this!

      Reply
    8. Meagan

      April 05, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      Wow, this looks like something from a magazine! I love the idea of pairing apples and almonds together!

      Reply
    9. Nagi@RecipeTinEats

      April 05, 2016 at 7:51 pm

      The apple cake looks perfect! I can see that it's so moist and the almonds are perfectly blended!

      Reply
    10. Tiffany

      April 05, 2016 at 8:29 pm

      I could go for a slice of this right about now for dessert. It looks fabulous and delicious.

      Reply
    11. Ann Bacciaglia

      April 05, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      This is going to make a great dessert. It looks so delicious and easy to make. My kids are going to love it.

      Reply
    12. Dawn Lopez

      April 05, 2016 at 9:16 pm

      This Apple Almond cake looks extremely edible! You had me at the buttery part. Plus the taste of apples and almonds is a fantastic combo!

      Reply
    13. Crystal

      April 05, 2016 at 9:55 pm

      Do you ever feel like you need excuses to use your nice china or serving pieces? I inherited my husband's grandmother's crystal snack trays (rectangular plates with a space for your punch…and your cigarette). This apple almond cake would be perfectly served on them.

      Reply
    14. Lisa

      April 05, 2016 at 11:12 pm

      Love the apple and almond combo! I may have to make this for our Mother's Day Brunch!

      Reply
    15. SHELLEY

      April 05, 2016 at 11:20 pm

      This cake seems very Euro in nature to me. And wow, it looks so moist too. My husband would like it in the morning for breakfast.

      Reply
    16. Sarah

      April 06, 2016 at 12:35 am

      Yum! I bet this taste amazing. I'm just imagining how good your house smells from making it.

      Reply
    17. Ryan Escat

      April 06, 2016 at 7:43 am

      We always buy chocolate cake and i honestly want something new. This one looks tasty

      Reply
    18. Jennifer

      April 06, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      This cake looks so amazing. I cannot wait to make it and try a slice myself.

      Reply
    19. Ami@NaiveCookCooks

      April 07, 2016 at 2:52 pm

      This cake looks so good and perfect for evening coffee!!I love making desserts too but if only I could eat desserts instead of regular food too!I wish that was possible!

      Reply
      • munatycooking

        April 07, 2016 at 4:08 pm

        Ami, you and I are singing the same song 🙂 ... Thanks for stopping by my friend!

        Reply
    20. lisa redding

      April 18, 2016 at 3:03 am

      This cake sounds delicious. Your pictures are beautifully styled. Love the dishes.

      Reply
      • munatycooking

        April 18, 2016 at 6:29 pm

        Thanks Lisa 🙂

        Reply

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