Almond Maria Cake Recipe

Sure! Here's a recipe for an almond maria cake:

Ingredients:

- 1 cup almond flour

- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 3/4 cup granulated sugar

- 3 large eggs

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

- 1/2 cup milk

- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, for garnish

- Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. You can use an electric mixer or beat by hand with a wooden spoon.

4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next one. Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top of the batter.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown on top.

8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Once the cake has cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar for a decorative finish. Slice and serve.

Enjoy your delicious almond maria cake!