Glazed Almond Pound Cake
Delightfully rich and bursting with nutty flavors, this Glazed Almond Pound Cake is a timeless dessert that's as gorgeous as it is delicious. Made with a buttery, tender crumb that's infused with the warm aroma of almond and vanilla extracts, this cake is topped with a scattering of sliced almonds for just the right amount of crunch. A silky almond glaze drizzled over the top adds an extra layer of sweetness and elegance, making it the perfect treat for holidays, tea parties, or simple indulgences. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection in under an hour, this almond pound cake is a show-stopping yet approachable recipe that will earn rave reviews. Whether served with coffee or savored on its own, this decadent loaf cake is a must-try for almond lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk (for glaze)
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top of the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed.
Once the cake is fully cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing it to run down the sides.
Let the glaze set for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Glazed Almond Pound Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3065 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.6 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 760 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 1975 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 623.6 g | 227% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 427.0 g | ||
| Protein | 60.6 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1033 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
