Description
A delightful and moist cake bursting with fresh berries, combining the rich flavors of almonds and a hint of vanilla, perfect for afternoon tea or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g (5.3 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 150 g (5.3 oz) caster sugar
- 150 g (5.3 oz) ground almonds
- 150 g (5.3 oz) self-raising flour
- 3 medium eggs
- 2 tbsp whole milk (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 250 g (8.8 oz) mixed berries (125 g (4.4 oz) blueberries and 125 g (4.4 oz) raspberries)
- 25–50 g (0.9–1.8 oz) flaked almonds
- 1 tbsp icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a round cake tin (approximately 8 inches) with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and caster sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. If using, stir in the milk and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gently fold in the ground almonds and self-raising flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the mixed berries, reserving a few for decoration if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top. Sprinkle the flaked almonds evenly over the surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with icing sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality vanilla extract.
- Feel free to substitute the mixed berries with your favorite fruits.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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