How to Make Almond Crunch Pound Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the rich, buttery taste of a pound cake. And when you add in the crunch of almonds, you've got a winning combination that's sure to please any crowd. The Almond Crunch Pound Cake is a delicious twist on the classic dessert, with the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness.

But what makes this recipe really stand out is the addition of almond extract, which gives the cake an extra depth of flavor that's truly divine. Combined with the perfect amount of cru...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup almond paste
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 48 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 8 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch springform pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Combine slivered almonds, 1/3 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and milk in a small saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture is smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove topping from heat.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cup flour, cream of tartar, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat 3/4 cup softened butter and almond paste in a large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 1 cup white sugar and continue beating until mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating 1 minute after each addition; stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Add flour mixture and beat until batter is just mixed, about 1 minute more; pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon flour evenly over batter. Spoon the topping over the flour layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    363 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 124mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 118mg