Almond Cake

This almond cake has a rich flavor and texture, combining the cake sponge, creamy filling, and crunchy almonds. Delicious with coffee!
Ingredients
12
Servings
  • 50 grams almonds 50 grams almonds
  • 1 cup flour 1 cup flour
  • 3/4 cups sugar 3/4 cups sugar
  • 7 eggs 7 eggs
  • 1/4 cups orange juice 1/4 cups orange juice
  • 1/4 cups vegetable oil 1/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 5 drops almond extract
  • 255 grams butter, for the filling 255 grams butter, for the filling
  • 2 egg yolks, (for the filling) 2 egg yolks, (for the filling)
  • 50 grams almonds, toasted, peeled, toasted, and ground almonds (for the filling) 50 grams almonds, toasted, peeled, toasted, and ground almonds (for the filling)
  • 1 cup icing sugar, for the filling 1 cup icing sugar, for the filling
  • 3 drops almond essence, for the filling
  • 1 glass rum, for the filling 1 glass rum, for the filling
  •  almonds, sliced for decoration almonds, sliced for decoration
  •  breadcrumbs, (for the greased mold) breadcrumbs, (for the greased mold)
Preparation
1h 30 mins
0 mins
Medium
  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
  • Grease a round, removable mold and sprinkle it with breadcrumbs.
  • Beat the egg whites to soft peaks, and gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat.
  • In a bowl, place the egg yolks along with the orange juice and oil. Mix well.
  • Gently fold the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture using a rubber spatula and folding movements to avoid deflating the mixture.
  • Add the sifted flour, ground almonds, and almond extract to the egg white mixture. Again, carefully mix with folding movements.
  • Pour the mixture into the previously greased round mold and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • To make the filling, beat the butter until fluffy and add the sugar, egg yolks, and almond extract. Mix well and add the rum and the toasted, peeled, and ground almonds.
  • Meanwhile, soak the almonds for decorating (about 30 almonds) in boiling water, and peel them. Cut them in half lengthwise and toast them on a baking sheet.
  • Once toasted, decorate the cake by inserting the almonds upright all over the cake.

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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