Go Back
–+ servings
A freshly baked Almond Pound Cake with a light golden-brown crust, topped with slivered almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar. The cake is sliced to reveal its fluffy, moist texture inside.

Almond Pound Cake

No ratings yet
This buttery almond pound cake is perfect for any occasion, offering a golden crust with a soft, tender center.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 470
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1½ cup All Purpose Flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Blanched Almond Slices and extra for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. mix
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the yogurt and almond extract until smooth.
  4. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt over the wet ingredients.
  5. Add the sliced almonds to the flour mixture and gently fold them into the batter until just combined.
  6. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
  7. Use a lightly oiled paring knife to make a ½-inch deep score down the center of the loaf lengthwise. Sprinkle with additional almond slices on top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 125gCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 309mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 2gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 608IUCalcium: 102mgIron: 2mg

Notes

A perfect dessert for any celebration, this cake features a rich buttery flavor and a slight crunch from the almonds. Enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee!

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!