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almond pound cake

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Private Recipe by
Anita Hoffman
@scent4U
Holland, PA

An easy to make, rich, nutty flavored cake.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For almond pound cake

  • 1-1/2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 2/3 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs, large
  • 1/2 c
    sliced almonds
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 8 oz
    almond paste
  • 1-1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • TOPPING
  • 1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1/4 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1/4 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp
    almonds

How To Make almond pound cake

  • 1
    Sift together dry ingredients. Set aside. Place sugar and almond paste in a food processor and pulse until combined. It should have the consistency of sand. Add butter and oil to almond paste mixture and mix well, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla and mix. Gradually add flour mixture and 1/2 cup milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
  • 2
    Pour into 1 greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • 3
    TOPPING: Whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth, adding additional milk if needed. Stir in extracts. Drizzle over cooled cake and top with sliced almonds.
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