Golden Almond Drizzle Cake
Indulge in the moist and fluffy almond cake drenched in a luscious Amaretto glaze. The subtly sweet and nutty flavors pair perfectly with a hint of citrus zest, creating a blissful harmony. This decadent treat is sure to impress and satisfy your taste buds.
ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 orange
- ½ cup Amaretto liqueurAmaretto Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch bundt pan.
- 2.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3.
In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- 4.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the almond extract.
- 5.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- 6.
Fold in the lemon and orange zest until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- 7.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8.
While the cake is still warm, use a skewer to poke several holes all over the surface.
- 9.
Slowly drizzle the Amaretto liqueur over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- 10.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before transferring to a serving plate.
- 11.
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and Amaretto liqueur to create the glaze.
- 12.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to cascade down the sides for an elegant touch.
- 13.
Slice, serve, and enjoy every bite of this moist and flavorful Golden Almond Drizzle Cake!
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