Delicious and Decadent Frosted Almond Cake Recipe

This Frosted Almond Cake is a perfect blend of rich almond flavor and fluffy cake topped with a creamy almond frosting. It's a delightful dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup almond meal
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, almond meal, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the almond extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
8. To make the frosting, beat the powdered sugar and butter together until smooth and creamy.
9. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds.
10. Slice and serve the frosted almond cake. Enjoy!

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