Description
This Almond Loaf Cake for Spring Brunch is soft, moist, and delicately flavored with almonds and vanilla. It’s an easy homemade cake perfect for spring mornings, brunch gatherings, or a cozy coffee break. Simple ingredients, gentle sweetness, and a tender crumb make this loaf feel special without being complicated.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add oil, then beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix in vanilla and almond extract.
- Whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients alternating with milk.
- Pour batter into pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds on top if desired.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to 7 days. Freeze slices individually for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg