Recipes
Almond cake
Delicious almond cake with a white chocolate layer and a crunchy topping
8-10 people
1 hour and 15 minutes
Gently heat the milk and let the vanilla pod seeds infuse, allowing the aromas to fully develop. In a stand mixer, combine the softened butter with the powdered sugar, almond powder, egg yolks, and whole egg until you have a smooth batter. Meanwhile, beat the egg whites stiff with the fine sugar and carefully fold them into the batter to retain its lightness. Sift the flour and gently fold it into the mixture. Pour the batter into a baking tin and bake the cake in a preheated oven at 160°C for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown. You can check if the cake is done by inserting a skewer; it should come out clean.
For the white chocolate layer, melt the white chocolate together with the cocoa butter in short intervals in the microwave or using a bain-marie. Then add the sunflower oil and stir well until the mixture is smooth. Let the cake cool slightly and spread the melted chocolate layer over it. Finish with a crunchy topping of your choice, such as chopped nuts, caramelized sugar, or chocolate curls, for extra texture and flavor.
