Delicious Almond Cake Recipe: High-Protein Festive Treat
6 hours 10 minutes
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About Delicious Almond Cake Recipe: High-Protein Festive Treat
A treasured family recipe passed down, this Almond Cake (Badam Cake) is a delightful blend of simple ingredients and festive flavors. Years ago, I received this recipe from my sister-in-law, Lakshmi, and it has become a holiday favorite.This isn't your average holiday cake; it's packed with protein thanks to the addition of almond flour. The soft, slightly crunchy almond texture beautifully complements the tender crumbly cake, creating a truly satisfying dessert experience. Easy to make and perfect for boosting your protein intake during the holiday season, this cake is sure to become a new tradition.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook6 hours
Total6 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour finely ground almonds; also known as badam
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour also known as maida
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom optional; also known as elaichi, ground
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Ghee also known as ghee
- 1 cup Milk
- 3/4 cup Sugar powdered
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract or use ground cardamom
- 1/4 cup Almonds for garnish (optional), whole
Instructions
Prepare the Almond Flour
- Grind 1/4 cup of whole almonds into a fine powder using a blender.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cardamom powder (if using). Mix well.
Combine Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the clarified butter, milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract (or cardamom powder).
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix. The batter should be slightly thick but pourable.
Bake the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8-inch cake tin. Pour the batter into the prepared tin.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
- Let the cake cool completely in the tin before serving. Garnish with whole almonds (optional). Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for the Perfect Almond Cake
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality clarified butter (ghee).
- Don't overmix the batter; overmixing can result in a tough cake.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick; if it comes out with wet batter, bake for a few more minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving to allow the flavors to develop and the cake to set properly.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.6gCholesterol: 3mgSugar: 41g
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Such a beautiful dish! Can’t wait to try it.
This is exactly what I was looking for!
DELICIOUS
Absolutely scrumptious! Thanks for the recipe.
Yum! This recipe is a must-try.
Such a lovely dish! Thanks for sharing.