How to Make Cherimoya-Almond Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cherimoyas, also known as custard apples, are a tropical fruit known for their creamy texture and sweet, custard-like flavor. These delectable fruits are perfect for adding a unique and delicious twist to your favorite dessert recipes. One such recipe that cherimoyas shine in is the Cherimoya-Almond Cake. This cake is a perfect balance of rich, nutty almond flavor and the delicate sweetness of cherimoyas, resulting in a dessert that is both indulgent and refreshing.

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 4 medium eggs
  • 7 ounces almond meal
  • 2 cups cherimoya pulp, seeds removed (about 2 small cherimoya)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
  • Combine butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat until well combined. Add almond flour and mix until smooth. Fold in cherimoya pulp and cinnamon. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Top cake with sliced almonds and continue baking until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 15 more minutes.
  • Cool cake on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen and invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely. Dust cooled cake with confectioners' sugar to serve.
  • Nutrition

    294 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 30mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 117mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 322mg