almond pound cake

Holland, PA
Updated on Jun 22, 2015

An easy to make, rich, nutty flavored cake.

Rate
prep time 10 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, large
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 8 ounces almond paste
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • TOPPING
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons almonds

How To Make almond pound cake

  • Step 1
    Sift together dry ingredients. Set aside. Place sugar and almond paste in a food processor and pulse until combined. It should have the consistency of sand. Add butter and oil to almond paste mixture and mix well, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla and mix. Gradually add flour mixture and 1/2 cup milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
  • Step 2
    Pour into 1 greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Step 3
    TOPPING: Whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth, adding additional milk if needed. Stir in extracts. Drizzle over cooled cake and top with sliced almonds.

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