Description
This buttery almond pound cake is perfect for any occasion, offering a golden crust with a soft, tender center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the yogurt and almond extract until smooth.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt over the wet ingredients.
- Add the sliced almonds to the flour mixture and gently fold them into the batter until just combined.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
- 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.
- 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.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
